Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder caused by a malfunction in the brain. Here’s what to know.

Deep-brain stimulation is a last resort for all but those with widespread dystonia in many body parts, which, sadly, are often children, experts say. Physical and speech therapy are usually a part ...

Many regard getting a diagnosis, good or bad, as preferable to living with uncertainty. But if that diagnosis is the wrong ...

This condition is the most common cause of torticollis in children and can affect an infant's development if not addressed early. Recent research has focused on improving the understanding of CMT ...

kcl.ac.uk or Dr Jean-Pierre Lin, Complex Motor Disorder Service, Evelina Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Jean-Pierre.lin{at}gstt.nhs.uk Background The ...

A family was forced to leave a Huntingdonshire tearoom after they were told by a member of staff their disabled daughters were "disruptive". Ruth Higginson, her husband Mark, and two 17-year-old ...

People with early-onset Parkinson’s face challenges different from those with traditional late-onset Parkinson’s.

Their efforts have made a significant impact on the patient’s recovery. Torticollis in children requires a comprehensive diagnostic approach beyond musculoskeletal assessment, including evaluation of ...

Differently-abled lawyers in India face structural barriers—from inaccessible tech to limited opportunities in courts & law ...

Dystonia is a common disorder of movement and tone, characterised by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal movements, postures or both. Children and young people with dystonia ...