April 7th and 8th, 2025 (Monday and Tuesday) The 2025 Las Vegas Symposium is in five months, and we are filled with excitement at the NSTA office. The agenda for the symposium is coming together. There are some areas that need to be finalized and that is why we are posting this as a tentative […]
NSTA and PMDF MOVE TO MUSIC Dance Fundraiser
12
Sep
The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Foundation (PMDF) and the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association (NSTA) are partnering up to raise funds for research. We are hosting the first MOVE TO MUSIC Dance Fundraiser. Dance can improve mood, increase range of motion, enhance body awareness, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall emotional well-being. Join us at this casual, […]
Mark Your Calendars for the NSTA and PMDF MOVE4U 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser on April 26, 2025
15
Aug
We will be posting information shortly on the MOVE to MUSIC Dance Fundraiser that is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Fountain Valley, California. Stay connected for details!
Fountain Valley, CA – Orange County Group Meeting
18
Jul
The NSTA headquarters is hosting the first in-person support group meeting in Orange County California in years. The group meeting will take place on Saturday, September 14th at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The location will be Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center at 18035 Brookhurst Street, 1st floor conference rooms. We will start the meeting […]
Laxman Bahroo D.O, FAAN – “DAXXIFY® (DaxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm for Injection) Overview”
08
Apr
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET, Dr. Laxman Bahroo will be our guest and host a webinar entitled, “DAXXIFY® (DaxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm for Injection) Overview”. His presentation will be followed by a questions and answer session. Dr. Laxman Bahroo is currently a Vice Chair of Finance, Professor of Neurology and Director of […]
Nothing Can Compare to Being Together in Person! – 2025 NSTA Symposium
10
Mar
I am excited to announce that Dr. Patrick J. Hogan, Director of Puget Sound Neurology in Tacoma, WA, will be joining us at the symposium. Dr. Hogan specializes in treating patients with movement disorders and migraines. He is passionate about providing integrative care to his patients, emphasizing the need to combine lifestyle interventions with traditional […]
NSTA and BeyondRehab Cervical Dystonia Care Program
20
Feb
NSTA’s research goal is to fund seed grants to researchers with projects focusing on movement disorders that add to the understanding and treatment of cervical dystonia (CD); enabling projects to establish a basic principle or insight that can be used to apply for and win larger CD research grants from the public and private sources. […]
An announcement from the Brain Awareness Week Campaign Headquarters
11
Mar
Dear Brain Awareness Week Partners, Brain Awareness Week—March 15-21—is less than two months away, and we’re looking forward to hearing how you plan to celebrate in your community! Partners can now log in to the Brain Awareness Week website to post your event information on the Calendar of Events. With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to […]
Virtual Advocacy Day Planned for March 3, 2021
10
Feb
We invite you to become a dystonia advocate and help to support research funding, access to treatment and help Members of Congress know what dystonia is and how it changes lives. In 2021, the Dystonia Advocacy Network (DAN) will host a virtual Advocacy Day on March 3rd that will launch our year-long advocacy activities and […]
Support the NSTA this Holiday Season by shopping at smile.amazon.com
29
Oct
Dear Friends of the NSTA, The holiday season is just around the corner and with everyone preparing by shopping early for friends and family, we want to remind you that you can do so and help support the NSTA and other charities by shopping at smile.amazon.com, or to donate items directly from your AmazonSmile Charity […]
4th International Congress on Treatment of Dystonia, May 08-11, 2019, Hannover, Germany
26
Nov
The 4th International Congress on Treatment of Dystonia 2019 covers topics such as: Teatment of Dystonia Dystonia Deep brain Stimulation Dystonias are amongst the most common movement disorders. Botulinum toxin and deep brain stimulation have revolutionized their therapy. However, there are still considerable unmet therapeutic needs. This was the reason to organise an International Congress […]
Tired of Your Cervical Dystonia? ASPEN Research Study Now Enrolling
19
Nov
Is your cervical dystonia medication wearing off too soon, with the pain returning? You’re not alone. A Phase 3 global research study called ASPEN, sponsored by Revance, needs people aged 18 to 80 who have been diagnosed with isolated cervical dystonia and who haven’t had a botulinum toxin injection within the previous 14 weeks. The […]