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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Focal_dystoniaFocal dystonia - Wikipedia

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   Focal dystonia, also called focal task-specific dystonia, is a neurological condition that affects a muscle or group of muscles in a specific part of the body during specific activities, causing involuntary muscular contractions and abnormal postures. There are many different types of focal dystonia, each affecting a different region of the body.

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesFocal Dystonia: What It Is, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Apr 16, 2022 · Focal dystonia is a neurological disorder. It causes involuntary muscle movements or contractions in one part of your body. You may have focal dystonia in your neck, eyes, jaw or vocal cords. Focal dystonia can also affect your wrists, hands or fingers. Focal dystonia is one type of dystonia.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › dystoniaDystonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 18, 2022 · Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract involuntarily. This can cause repetitive or twisting movements. The condition can affect one part of your body (focal dystonia), two or more adjacent parts (segmental dystonia), or all parts of your body (general dystonia).

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   What is musician's focal dystonia?

   • In musicians, the condition is called musician's focal dystonia, or simply, musician's dystonia. In sports, it may be involved in what is commonly referred to as the yips. The condition appears to be associated with over-training, and individualized treatment strategies may involve medications, retraining techniques, and procedures.

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   What is focal dystonia?

   • Focal dystonia, also called focal task-specific dystonia, is a neurological condition that affects a muscle or group of muscles in a specific part of the body during specific activities, causing involuntary muscular contractions and abnormal postures. There are many different types of focal dystonia, each affecting a different region of the body.

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   Does focal dystonia spread?

   • Focal dystonia can spread and affect other parts of your body. In about 1 in 6 people with the condition, the focal dystonia spreads to other areas. The good news is that treatment can reduce how frequent and severe focal dystonia symptoms are.

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   What is the difference between focal dystonia and segmented dystonia?

   • Segmented dystonia affects two contiguous body parts. Multifocal dystonia affects many body parts. An estimated 16 percent of focal dystonias spread to another area of the body. Working with your doctor can help reduce the symptoms associated with focal dystonia.

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5. www.verywellhealth.com › focal-dystonia-7153192Focal Dystonia: Types, Causes, Treatment, and Coping

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   Dec 7, 2023 · Focal dystonia is a movement disorder that affects one or a few areas of he body, causing involuntary and purposeless muscle stiffness or movements. Find out about the types, causes, treatments, and prognosis of focal dystonia.

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   Sep 7, 2017 · Causes. Diagnosis. Home treatments. Medical treatments. Outlook. Prevention. What is focal dystonia? Dystonia is a condition that causes involuntary or unusual movements. There are several...