About NSTA - National Spasmodic Torticollis Association

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 […]

In praise of Jean-Pierre Bleton’s approach to the rehabilitation of cervical dystonia and on its complementarity with botulinum toxin injections – by Matthieu, Paris, France

17 Apr

37-year old patient with cervical dystonia Original story published on https://amadys.fr/temoignage/temoignage-de-m-adherent-dystonie-cervicale-se-reeduquer-apprendre-a-bien-vivre-maladie/ Having worked for several years as both a tour guide and a teacher in Paris, while pursuing my PhD in art history, I was diagnosed last year at the age of 36 with cervical dystonia. Receiving this diagnosis – which came, fortunately enough, only […]

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 […]

2017 Zent-A-Thon 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser – June 10, 2017

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On Saturday, June 10th, the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Foundation (PMDF) and the NSTA hosted the seventh Zent-A-Thon  5K Walk/Run fundraiser at Mile Square Park. Despite the muggy weather and short shower early in the morning, we had a great turnout. Over 125 people attended the Zent-A-Thon, making this our largest attendance to date!  A […]

Our Fundraiser with a Different Name is Still as Sweet! – MOVE4U 5K Walk/Run at Mile Square Park

24 Feb

On Saturday, May 19, 2018, the NSTA is hosting a 5K Walk/Run fundraiser at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, California together with the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Foundation(PMDF) . Proceeds will help the NSTA in providing information and support to people spasmodic torticollis/cervical dystonia and the PMDF raise funds to support research. If you […]

2017 Summer Fundraiser for the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders

03 May

The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association (NSTA) and Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Foundation (PMDF) is hosting a fundraiser for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders (which includes dystonia).  On Saturday, June 10, 2017, we are hosting a 5K Walk/Run fundraiser at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, California. Proceeds will help the NSTA and PMDF in providing supporting the […]