Sensory trick

A geste antagoniste is a physical gesture or position (such as touching one's chin) which serves to temporarily interrupt dystonia.

Patients may be aware of the presence of a geste antagoniste which provides some relief from their symptoms.[1] Therapy for dystonia can involve prosthetics which provide passive simulation of the stimulation.[2]

It is also known as a "sensory trick".[3]

References

  1. ↑ Jahanshahi M (2000). "Factors that ameliorate or aggravate spasmodic torticollis". J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. 68 (2): 227–9. doi:10.1136/jnnp.68.2.227. PMC 1736788. PMID 10644795.
  2. ↑ "Dystonia: Treatment - MayoClinic.com". Retrieved 2007-06-07.
  3. ↑ Ray Lannom Watts; William C. Koller (2004). Movement disorders: neurologic principles & practice. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 502–. ISBN 978-0-07-137496-5. Retrieved 30 May 2011.


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