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Feb 25, 2016

Researchers use brain’s plasticity to treat movement disorder dystonia, help stroke survivors

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Interesting research and maybe a new twist for Dystonia.


Exactly what triggers dystonia — an involuntary muscle contraction of the hand, fingers, neck or mouth, which is sometimes very painful — is unclear. But some researchers think the underlying problem that causes it may also be the key to treating it, and other brain-linked disorders like Parkinson’s.

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