– Lily (aged 7)Dystonia – “Muscles behaving badly”
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Welcome to Dystonia Network of Australia Inc.

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterised by muscle contractions which can cause abnormal movements, twisting and postures of any part of the body. It may also be accompanied by tremor and pain. Dystonia Network of Australia Inc. (DNA) is the peak body in Australia for adults and children with all forms of dystonia. We provide a pathway to support, information, literature and community awareness for adults and children living with dystonia and their carers and health providers.

Our aims

  • To provide appropriate, researched information for adults and children with dystonia, their carers and interested health providers
  • To increase community awareness of the condition
  • To fund seminars, educational forums and assist with research into dystonia

What is Dystonia?

It’s the third most common movement disorder after Parkinson’s and Essential Tremor. Read about the types of dystonia, causes and treatments

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Newly Diagnosed?

Find movement disorder neurologists, allied health professionals, support organisations and read stories from people with dystonia

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Videos and Webinars

Watch informative videos and webinars about dystonia by specialist health professionals

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Dystonia Research

Read up to date articles and research papers and find out if you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials or research

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See our videos and interviews for Dystonia Awareness Month

Interview with Yasmina McGlone

Yasmina is an inspiring young woman who plays wheelchair football. She’s also a motivational speaker and advocate who lives with myoclonus dystonia. Find out more about Yasmina at Linktree – @yasminamcglone

Photo courtesy of Sporting Wheelies
Photo courtesy of St Vincent’s Hospital

Read our 5 minute interview with neurologist Dr Stephen Tisch

Read our 5 minute interview with neurologist and researcher Associate Professor Kishore Kumar

Watch our interview with Dr Alex Knopman on neuropsychology

Read our 5 minute interview with dystonia researcher and avid golfer Dr Daniel Corp

Latest Dystonia News

September was Dystonia Awareness Month!

Find out about awareness activities during September

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Volunteers needed for promising dystonia research

Could you be eligible to participate in this exciting Australian research project?

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Downloadable Dystonia Brochures

Access our downloadable brochures which have recently been updated

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Books about dystonia

Read books written by and for people with dystonia. A new Australian autobiography will be added in November.

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Dance for Dystonia Competition!

In September DNA held a competition for members, friends and family. See some of the wonderful entries we received

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Member Zoom Chat Dates

20th November 2024
19th December 2024
2025 – To be announced

Find out if there are any upcoming in-person meet ups in your area for people with dystonia

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Can dystonia be caused by stress?

Frequently Asked Questions

Stress does not cause dystonia

But symptoms often get worse in stressful situations. This happens in most movement disorders.

Can dystonia go into remission?

Frequently Asked Questions

A small percentage of people will experience remission

Or a lessening of symptoms of their dystonia but these symptoms often return. 

Is tiredness a part of my dystonia?

Frequently Asked Questions

Many people report tiredness as part of their symptoms.

Tiredness could be due to the energy expended with constant involuntary movements.
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