Cerebellum: An explanation for dystonia?

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Abstract

Dystonia is a movement disorder that is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, abnormal movements and postures, as well as by non-motor symptoms, and is due to abnormalities in different brain areas. In this article, we focus on the growing number of experimental studies aimed at explaining the pathophysiological role of the cerebellum in dystonia. Lastly, we highlight gaps in current knowledge and issues that future research studies should focus on as well as some of the potential applications of this research avenue. Clarifying the pathophysiological role of cerebellum in dystonia is an important concern given the increasing availability of invasive and non-invasive stimulation techniques and their potential therapeutic role in this condition.

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Bologna, M., & Berardelli, A. (2017, May 12). Cerebellum: An explanation for dystonia? Cerebellum and Ataxias. BioMed Central Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40673-017-0064-8

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