
A Neurological Physical Therapist's Guide to Treating Cervical Dystonia
Have you been frustrated by a lack of improvement in your patients with cervical dystonia (CD)? (Or do you have dystonia and want your PT to understand it better--send them this blog post!) Do you find yourself saying, “What else can I do?” You are not alone. I don’t think there is anyone that treats dystonia frequently that doesn’t sometimes throw his or her hands up in the air. Dystonia is a tough and confusing disease that is historically non-responsive to a lot of physi

A Neurological Physical Therapist’s Guide to the Cervical Dystonia Assessment
Do you remember having your first introduction to cervical dystonia and saying “Cervical what?” [Disclaimer--people with Cervical dystonia--this blog post is tailored to physical therapist assessment--but loads of good info for you, too! And educate your therapist--bring them this blog post! This blog post has ben featured on the NeuroCollaborative Website and now we are sharing the love.] Cervical dystonia (CD) is often a topic that isn’t even mentioned as part of physical