Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder. Involuntary muscle contractions characterize the condition. These contractions force certain parts of the body into abnormal and sometimes painful movements or postures. Based on a recent study conducted by DMRF Canada, dystonia affects 50 000 people in Canada. Dystonia is the third most common movement disorder after Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. However, it is often overshadowed in terms of awareness by these other more well-known disorders. Therefore, many individuals are misdiagnosed and suffer for long periods of time without the management treatments that could help treat the condition. That’s why support groups such as Dystonia Support Group Winnipeg are here to help. The Winnipeg Group wishes to help members of the community know more about the resources available to them as well as provide mentorship and encouragement. Dystonia can be managed effectively with the right assistance. If you would like more information about how to attend support group meetings in the future, you can either call 204-586-2572 or email [email protected]. You can also view more information about sessions at this link: https://dystoniacanada.org/winnipeg    

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