NeuroBytes: Task Specific Focal Dystonia - "Writer's CRamp"
Course Description
Task specific dystonia is a commonly missed focal dystonia. This is in part due to the symptoms being observed in specific anatomical areas, and isolated to a particular function. Like any other focal dystonia, it involves abnormal posturing or movement during volitional activity. However, the dystonia occurs only when performing a certain repetitive task, such as writing. We aim in this video to describe the phemonology, improve recognition and discuss management options of task specific dystonia.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this program the learner will be able to:
- Recognize task specific focal dystonia by history and examination maneuvers.
Date of Release
March 8, 2024
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Faculty & Disclosures
ABIGAIL O'REGGIO, MD
Movement Disorders Fellow – Clinical Instructor
University of North Carolina, Department of Neurology
Chapel Hill, NC
*Dr. O'Reggio has nothing to disclose.
Editor
Reviewer
Movement Disorders Fellow – Clinical Instructor
University of North Carolina, Department of Neurology
Chapel Hill, NC
*Dr. O'Reggio has nothing to disclose.
Editor
NINA BROWNER, MD
Vice - Chair for Education
Chief, Division of Movement Disorders
Director, Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence
University of North Carolina, Department of Neurology
Chapel Hill, NC
*The institution of Dr. Browner has received research support from Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence Grant. The institution of Dr. Browner has received research support from Parkinson Foundation Community Outreach Grant.
Reviewer
JEREMY MOELLER, MD, FAAN
Professor of Neurology
Yale University
New Haven, CT
*Dr. Moeller has nothing to disclose.
Voiceover Artist
SARAH BIRD NELSON
Associate General Counsel
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Nelson has nothing to disclose
NeuroBytes Staff
Xiaoyu Sun, Associate Director, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Sun has nothing to disclose.
Robert Rook, Manager, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Mr. Rook has nothing to disclose.
Zach Cramer, eLearning Program Manager
Minneapolis, MN
*Mr. Cramer has nothing to disclose.