Living Well with Dystonia by Daniel Truong M D

Living Well with Dystonia by Daniel Truong M D

Comprehensive information for patients with dystonia and the people close to them.

You can live well with dystonia. This empowering and encouraging resource and tool, written for both individuals with chronic condition and their families, provides an overview of a variety of dystonias, (including cervical dystonia, spasmodic dysphonia, and writerÌs cramp) and the breadth of treatment options available, as well as practical advice for improving quality of life.

Written by three acclaimed neurologists, Living Well with Dystonia will help you:

• Understand your specific dystonia and how it progresses
• Determine the best treatment approaches
• Alleviate symptoms with rehabilitation exercises
• Address the √èhidden symptoms√ì such as social embarrassment

is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders. Dr. Truong was recently elected as president of the International Association for Parkinsonism and Related Disorders. He lectures worldwide and has published numerous scientific articles, chapters, and several books. He was instrumental in pioneering use of botulinum toxin for dystonia and other neurologic disorders.