Case report: physiotherapy cuts the dose of botulinum toxin.
OBJECTIVE
Cervical dystonia is a complex chronic neurological disorder which is more commonly managed with pharmacological interventions.


METHODS
This Case Report outlines the rehabilitation of a patient who was able to reduce the effective dose of botulinum toxin when physiotherapy management was added to a long- term pharmacological regime.


CONCLUSIONS
A good outcome is demonstrated from a combined physiotherapy and botulinum toxin intervention.
Ramdharry
Gita
G
Sobell Department of Motorneuroscience and Movement Disorder, Institute of Neurology, University College London, UK. g.ramdharry@ion.ucl.ac.uk
D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D014103:Torticollis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001905:Botulinum Toxins