Recent News

February 26, 2010 - 1:23pm

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

January 6, 2010 - 1:49pm

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.

November 6, 2009 - 10:28am

Guy Dixon From Saturday's Globe and Mail

For many years, Liona Boyd had something distressing happening to her hand, specifically to her right middle finger, and it was only getting worse.

October 14, 2009 - 11:32am

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.

September 2, 2009 - 10:59am

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.