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In English 

 

 

Dystonia

Dystonia is due to abnormal functioning of the brain structures involved with the control of movement. It is characterized by muscle dysfunctions, which force some parts of the body into abnormal postures and twitching movements. It is not known what causes dystonia and there is currently no known cure for it. The treatments for the illness are rehabilitation and botulinum toxin injections in the disturbed muscle. In Finland there are about 1500-2000 sufferers with different kinds of dystonias.

 

Quotation courtesy Finnish Parkinson Association

 

Welcome to the homepage of the Finnish Dystonia Association! We are a national voluntary organization that works as lobbying and expert organization. We support dystonia patients as well their families, make dystonia known in Finland and also promote the research of the disease.

 

These WebPages contain: introduction of the Association, current affairs and contact information for the local Dystonia-clubs working as peer groups. Knowledge of dystonia itself, links to our main organization; The Finnish Parkinson Association, as well foreign dystonia organizations.

THE FINNISH DYSTONIA ASSOCIATION