Living Well with Dystonia : A Patient Guide

Frei, Karen, Pathak, Mayank, Truong, Daniel

ISBN 10: 1936303957 / ISBN 13: 9781936303953

Edité par Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2016

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Synopsis :

Dystonia doesn'Äôt have to rule your life. This empowering and encouraging resource, written for dystonia patients and their families and caregivers, provides an overview of a variety of dystonias including cervical dystonia, spasmodic dysphonia, blepharospasm, and writer'Äôs cramp, and the breadth oftreatment options available. The authors also offer practical advice for improving quality of life and managing pain and other symptoms. This updatedsecond edition includes expanded discussions of new medications, chemodenervation with botulinum toxin, deep brain stimulation, genetic breakthroughs, andother areas.

Written by three acclaimed neurologists with perspectives from patients that illuminate and inform, 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 'Äúhidden symptoms, 'Äù such as social embarrassment

À propos de l'auteur:

Daniel Truong, MD, is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders. Dr. Truong was recently elected as president of the International Association for Parkinsonism and Related Disorders.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Living Well with Dystonia : A Patient Guide
Éditeur : Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
Date d'édition : 2016
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good
Edition : 2nd Edition.