About NSTA - National Spasmodic Torticollis Association

NSTA YouTube Channel

YouTube Channel Introduction

The NSTA YouTube Channel was created to provide valuable information on Spasmodic Torticollis / Cervical Dystonia that is readily available online. The videos what are being uploaded were taken during the NSTA’s symposiums throughout the years. The information that is being presented covers topics such as etiology causes of ST/CD, conventional treatment options, alternative treatment options, etc.

New videos will be uploaded discussing various topics or addressing questions that are sent in to that NSTA. you can subscribe to our channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/SpasmodicTorticollis

The following is a video that explains what will be on the YouTube channel in more detail.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the NSTA YouTube Channel and click on the “Like” button.


NSTA YouTube Channel Uploads

August 2019

2010 Spasmodic Torticollis / Cervical Dystonia Patient Short Video

Mark Hallet MD – 2010 NSTA Symposium – Human Motor Control

September 2019

Dirk Dressler, MD, PhD – 2010 Questions and Answers

H A Jinnah, MD, PhD – Human Genetics

Frederick A Johnson – 2010 presentation on Social Security Disability & ST

Cathie Shao – 2010 Qi Gong, Slow Movement & Controlled Breathing Techniques

Anthony B Sims, DDS Treatment of Complex TMD Problems & ST

Reconnected – (2010) A Movement Disorder Discovery – Laurel Chiten

Tresha Baldwin, PT – Physical Therapy & Aquatic Therapy for ST – 2008 NSTA Symposium

December 2019

Devin K. Binder, MD, PhD – Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Dystonia


February 2020

Drake Duane, MD – 2001 Physical Therapy and Exercise for Spasmodic Torticollis – Introduction

Mayank Pathak, MD – 2001 Physical Therapy and Exercise for Spasmodic Torticollis

2001 Physical Therapy and Exercise for Spasmodic Torticollis – Stretching Exercises

Viet Hong Pham – Qi Gong Relaxation and Breathing Techniques – PART 1

Viet Hong Pham – Qi Gong Relaxation and Breathing Techniques – PART 2

Dr. Melita Petrossian – 2017 – Update on Cervical Dystonia Treatment and Management – PART 1

Dr. Melita Petrossian – 2017 – Update on Cervical Dystonia Treatment and Management – PART 2

March 2020

Chelsea Duncan PT, DPT – 2017 – Physical Therapy and Cervical Dystonia

June 2020

John Fenger PT, DPT, OCS – Physical Therapy and Spasmodic Torticollis/Cervical Dystonia

Karen P. Frei, MD – Clinical Trials and Dystonia Research


May 2021

John Fenger PT, DPT, OCS – Physical Therapy and Spasmodic Torticollis/Cervical Dystonia – PART 1

October 2021

Jeff Shair – ST, TD and Golden Breath Tai Chi – 2008 NSTA Symposium – Part 1

Jeff Shair – Golden Breath Tai Chi Demonstration – 2008 NSTA Symposium – Part 2

John Fenger PT, DPT, OCS – Physical Therapy and Spasmodic Torticollis/Cervical Dystonia – PART 2

Drake D. Duane, MS, MD – NSTA Webinar 10.23.21 – What 1,000 Patients Have Taught Me About Their ST


February 2022

Ken Price – My Unusual and Successful Treatment for my Spasmodic Torticollis (ST)

March 2022

NSTA Public Awareness 2002 – KOVR Channel 13 News

Dr. Brian D. Berman –Webinar 03.26.22 – Beneath the Surface: Non-Motor Symptoms in Cervical Dystonia

April 2022

John Fenger PT, DPT, OCS – Physical Therapy and Spasmodic Torticollis/Cervical Dystonia – PART 3

Home Exercises for Spasmodic Torticollis Therapy – Circa 1985

June 2022

Jamie Klein – Exploring Music & Movement as a Path to Feeling Better with Jamie Klein – PART 1

November 2022

Jamie Klein – Exploring Music & Movement as a Path to Feeling Better with Jamie Klein – PART 2

December 2022

Mayank S. Pathak, M.D. – Oral Medications and Botulinum Toxins