Treatment
This condition is often treated with injections of botox, a commercially prepared form of botulinum toxin. Botox, however, merely targets the symptoms of the disorder and is not a cure for dystonia. Since the root of the problem is neurological, it is thought that sensorimotor retraining activities can enable the brain to "rewire" itself in a manner that can ultimately eliminate dystonic movements. The work of several doctors has shown that sensorimotor retraining activities and proprioceptive stimulation can induce neuroplasticity, making it possible to recover substantial function that was lost from focal dystonia.
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