WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SPASMODIC TORTICOLLIS/CERVICAL DYSTONIA? The NSTA Symposium is Back! It is with a grateful thank you to the generous donations from Diane Truong, the late emeritus board member Bob Farmer, and from our sponsors Allergan Inc., Ipsen, MedTronics and US WorldMeds LLC, that we are proud to host our first symposium […]

37-year old patient with cervical dystonia Original story published on https://amadys.fr/temoignage/temoignage-de-m-adherent-dystonie-cervicale-se-reeduquer-apprendre-a-bien-vivre-maladie/ Having worked for several years as both a tour guide and a teacher in Paris, while pursuing my PhD in art history, I was diagnosed last year at the age of 36 with cervical dystonia. Receiving this diagnosis – which came, fortunately enough, only […]

Physical therapy can be trying, even if you remind yourself that each exercise you do is another step towards your recovery. When your body doesn’t want to cooperate with you, it can be easy to grow bored with your prescribed exercises. With only 11.7 million adults attending necessary physical therapy in 2011, it makes sense […]

Botulinum toxin is a widely used treatment for cervical dystonia, but many patients find that it wears off before they can get another shot and some have problems with the side effects. Is there a better answer?  Think about volunteering for a research study and help to find out. A new investigational study drug, DAXI […]

Loma Linda University is hosting the  on Friday, March 23 from 8:45am – 2:30pm. This will take place at: Wong Kerlee Conference Center 11175 Campus Street Loma Linda, CA 92350 The event is free for patients and caregivers. Breakfast and lunch is included. To register please call 909-558-5929

The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association (NSTA) and Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Foundation (PMDF) is hosting a fundraiser for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders (which includes dystonia).  On Saturday, June 10, 2017, we are hosting a 5K Walk/Run fundraiser at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, California. Proceeds will help the NSTA and PMDF in providing supporting the […]

The NSTA is hosting a SoCal Regional Conference on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The conference will take place at the Long Beach Marriott, 4700 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, California  90815. Registration for the conference is FREE thanks to our sponsors.     The NSTA is hosting a SoCal Regional Conference on Saturday, March 25, […]