Nurses' role in management and treatment of dystonia
Grant, S.A.; Meager, P.
Nursing Times 101(19): 50-51
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 15920872 Document Number: 588276
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterised by sustained muscle contractions, producing twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal posture. It is often accompanied by chronic pain. Specialist nurses now treat and support many patients.
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