β Scribed by Joseph Jankovic; Aidin Ashoori
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
The focus of this article is to review the epidemiology, phenomenology, pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment of movement disorders, particularly taskβspecific dystonia, in musicians. The goal is to draw attention to this group of neurological disorders among musicians, music teachers, and healthcare professionals and to highlight the importance of early diagnosis, therapeutic options, and preventive measures. To increase professional and public awareness and to facilitate the recognition of musicβrelated neurological problems, we suggest that βmedical problems of musiciansβ be included in curriculum of music schools and medical schools. Β© 2008 Movement Disorder Society
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