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Measurement & Analysis of the Temporal Discrimination Threshold Applied to Cervical Dystonia

Measurement & Analysis of the Temporal Discrimination Threshold Applied to Cervical Dystonia

Published on: January 27, 2018

Dystonia.

Pedro Barbosa¹, Thomas T Warner¹

¹Reta Lila Weston Institute of Neurological Studies, UCL Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom.

Handbook of Clinical Neurology

|November 29, 2018

Summary

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Falls and gait abnormalities are common in generalized dystonia, while balance is often preserved in focal forms. Treatment for dystonia can improve gait, balance, and reduce falls.

Keywords:

dystonia falls gait vestibular system

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Movement Disorders
Gait and Balance Research

Background:

Dystonia encompasses a range of movement disorders characterized by involuntary muscle contractions.
Falls and gait disturbances are significant concerns for individuals with dystonia, impacting quality of life.
Understanding the specific impact of different dystonia types on balance and gait is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on falls, balance, and gait abnormalities in isolated dystonia syndromes.
To identify the prevalence and characteristics of gait and balance impairments across various dystonia classifications.
To explore potential pathophysiological mechanisms and the impact of treatment on these symptoms.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies examining falls, balance, and gait in isolated dystonia.
Analysis of findings related to primary, focal, and generalized dystonia types.
Inclusion of data on associated conditions like dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) and Wilson disease.

Main Results:

Balance is generally preserved in primary and focal dystonias unless significant postural changes occur.
Gait is frequently abnormal in generalized dystonia due to dystonic movements and limb deformities.
Gait impairment is noted in cervical dystonia and blepharospasm; falls are a key symptom in DRD.

Conclusions:

Gait abnormalities are common in generalized dystonia, while balance is relatively preserved in focal forms.
Pathophysiological findings include abnormal pallidal synchronization and potential cerebellar dysfunction.
Treatment of dystonia can lead to improvements in balance, gait, and a reduction in fall frequency.