Edmonton, Connie Zalmanowitz DMRF Canada Board Member announces a unique Introduction to Yoga for those Living with Dystonia program. This program has been made possible through the efforts of the Edmonton Support Group and the Alberta Government. The classes will be held January 23, 2010, February 20, March 27, April 17, May 29.1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information CLICK HERE
Robert Chen, MA, MBBChir, MSc, FRCPC , Toronto Western Hospital has been awarded a two year research grant through the DMRF research program.
Title: Effects of internal globus pallidus deep brain stimulation for dystonia on cortical circuits and plasticity.
Alex, 27, appeared on The Doctors and shared her struggle with dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that causes muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. The muscle contractions force Alex's body into repetitive and often twisting movements, as well as awkward, irregular postures.
The 2009 Children's Symposium hosted by the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation in the United States was a great success. Several Canadian families attended this unique learning and engaging event. To view the slide video of the event CLICK HERE. Music by Billy McLaughlin.
