Sign Petition to Promote dystonia awareness by recognizing Dystonia Awareness Month in September

What is Dystonia?

“Dystonia is where your muscles are in a constant state of contraction. It’s like forming a fist and not being able to undo it. It effects people of all ages and there is no cure.” Well stated by Hollie Jones, living with Dystonia in Williamsburg.   Hollie sent us the link and information on the petition for Dystonia Awareness Month.  It needs over 80,000 signatures by Oct. 1, 2014.  Please visit the link below and learn more.

Promote dystonia awareness by recognizing Dystonia Awareness Month in September 

Please sign the Dystonia Awareness Month Petition Here

Dystonia is the third most common movement disorder but remains largely unknown to the public. Dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions causing abnormal, often repetitive, movements and/or postures.

Symptoms may impede the ability to walk (as in generalized dystonia or foot/leg dystonia), control the posture of the head (as in cervical dystonia), speak (as in spasmodic dysphonia or oromandibular dystonia), see (as in blepharospasm), and/or write (as in hand dystonia). Many individuals experience debilitating pain. There are numerous manifestations of dystonia, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Individuals are frequently misdiagnosed, which delays access to appropriate medical care and community support.