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, […]

The NSTA and PMDF MOVE4U 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Mile Square Park is postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize to those who have signed up and planned to spend the morning with the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association and the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Foundation. Refunds have been issued. We […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 2018 fall issue of the ST Quarterly magazine will be mailed out soon. We have some interesting articles including need-to-know information on what is involved when you participate in a drug study. The following is the article that contains this information that is in the upcoming fall issue. We hope that you find this […]