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About Dystonia at Medtronic

The Canadian MEDEK Center and Physiotherapy Clinicis a specialized clinic providing physical therapy services for children with movement disorders. We believe that independent mobility is the key to a life of quality, and that mobility act as the vehicle for a child's cognitive, emotional and social development.

has developed innovative technology enabling hands-free device control and communications in noisy environments. This patented technology uses an in-ear microphone that captures sounds that travel back into the ear canal. We then use proprietary speech algorithms, including a speech recognition engine, to process this signal and recognized commands are sent to the unmanned system. Along with hands-free, heads-up device control capabilities, TAM has also created acoustic echo cancellation, ambient noise reduction, and signal processing algorithms to enable its technology to be used in a communications headset. Think-A-Move has also performed pioneering research to be able to use tongue movement for device control

FES is a form of treatment with a device to aid movement in people who have had damage to their brain or spinal cord. Small electrical impulses are used to excite and stimulate the nerves that supply paralyzed muscles. This research will look at any additional benefit that may occur when Botox injections are combined with specific occupational therapy exercises and with a device that uses functional electrical stimulation (FES) to help improve muscle function

Study to investigate motor learning through remapping of dance movements into low dimensions using virtual reality environment in children with cerebral palsy

Study sponsored by NINDS to examine whether continuous use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in combination with motor training can lead to long-term improvement in movement performance beyond what can be achieved with motor training alone.

NINDS definition of dystonia

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation - What is Dystonia - How is Dystonia Diagnosed - Prognosis - Forms of Dystonia, Frequently Asked Questions and Glossary

Journal of the American Medical Assocation JAMA Abstract regarding Intrathecal Baclofen for Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy

Clinical trial being conducted by Eunice Kennedy Shriver NationalInstitute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD to examine botulinum toxin (BOTOX, or BTX) for the treatment of muscle twitches and spasticity associated with cerebral palsy in children. Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring bacterial toxin (botulinum toxin) that inactivates certain parts of muscles.

Hypotonia Information at NINDS - Includes description - treatment options - prognosis - research - clinical trials and organizations

Dystonia at Dystonia Medical Research Foundation - What is dystonia - Diagnosis - Prognosis Grequently Asked Question

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found new evidence that the basal ganglia and the cerebellum, two important areas in the central nervous system, are linked together to form an integrated functional network

Spasticity Information at WE Move, wemove.org. Spasticity Introduction - Overview of Muscles - Overview of Spasticity - Epidemiology - Measuring Spasticity - Management - Discussion Forum

Life Without Limits is a national movement to empower people with disabilities to envision and build a better future for themselves, their community, and society. A platform to promote projects that advance the health and well-being of people with disabilities, three initial projects underscore its key focus areas My Child Without Limits (early childhood intervention); Ruby's Bequest (care giving); and Emerging Technologies for Independent Living (housing & technology) United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), a pivotal advocate for people with all disabilities, is leading the Life Without Limits initiative in cooperation with former Congressman, and lifelong advocate for people with disabilities, Tony Coelho ."

PubMed Abstract of study to evaluate the effect of Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SRD) Surgery on functional abilities in a well-defined group of ambulatory children with Spastic Diplegia

The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library - Neurologic Disorders - Approach to the Neurologic Patient - Autonomic Nervous System - Movement and Cerebellar Disorders and more

Myoclonus Information Page at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS

CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY (CST) is a potent tool using the functions of the Cranial Sacral system. It is an effective form of bodywork and of Neuromuscular Therapy which uses gentle movements to unlock tension and relieve pain. There are no rapid adjustments, painful contortions, or deep muscle probing.

Conductive Education (CE) teaches children and adults with physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, dyspraxia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and head injury how to overcome their movement difficulties