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Electromyographic and Joint Kinematic Patterns in Runner's Dystonia
Omar F Ahmad1, Pritha Ghosh2, Christopher Stanley3
1National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. ahmadof@ninds.nih.gov.
Toxins
|April 21, 2018
Summary
Runner's dystonia (RD) is a lower limb focal dystonia affecting runners. This study used instrumented gait analysis with surface electromyography to identify dystonic muscles and inform botulinum toxin therapy, showing potential for improved treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Movement Disorders
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Runner's dystonia (RD) is a task-specific focal dystonia affecting the lower limbs during running.
- Understanding the biomechanical and neuromuscular underpinnings of RD is crucial for effective management.