Description
Dystonia doesn' t have to rule your life. This empowering and encouraging resource, written for dystonia patients and their families and caregivers, provides an overview of a variety of dystonias including cervical dystonia, spasmodic dysphonia, blepharospasm, and writer' s cramp, and the breadth oftreatment options available. The authors also offer practical advice for improving quality of life and managing pain and other symptoms. This updatedsecond edition includes expanded discussions of new medications, chemodenervation with botulinum toxin, deep brain stimulation, genetic breakthroughs, andother areas.
Written by three acclaimed neurologists with perspectives from patients that illuminate and inform, Living Well with Dystonia will help you:
- Understand your specific dystonia and how it progresses
- Determine the best treatment approaches
- Alleviate symptoms with rehabilitation exercises
- Address the ' hidden symptoms, ' such as social embarrassment
Author: Daniel Truong
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Published: 03/14/2016
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781936303953
ISBN10: 1936303957
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Diseases & Conditions | Nervous System (Incl. Brain)
- Health & Fitness | Healthy Living & Personal Hygiene
- Medical | Neurology