Program Description

The virtual group program is designed to empower individuals with cervical dystonia through education, self-management techniques, and specialized exercises. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance participants' ability to manage their condition effectively and improve their quality of life.

Key Training Components

• Education and Empowerment:

  • Comprehensive education about cervical dystonia, its symptoms, and treatment options.

  • Empowers participants to actively engage in their care and make informed decisions.

• Self-Management Techniques:

  • Practical strategies to cope with symptoms and optimize daily function.

  • Expert guidance on implementing techniques that can be incorporated into daily routines.

• Neuroplastic Training Exercises:

  • Specialized exercises aimed at optimizing neuroplasticity.

  • Promotes brain rewiring to improve motor control, sensory perception, and body awareness.

• Sensory Motor Training and Integration:

  • Targeted exercises to enhance sensory perception and integration.

  • Improves the ability to perceive and differentiate sensory information related to neck muscle recruitment and head alignment.

• Task-Specific Training with Repetition:

  • Practice functional activities relevant to daily life, focusing on repetitive training.

  • Develops automaticity and improved motor control during targeted tasks.

• Postural and Muscular Re-education:

  • Virtual interventions to improve postural control and muscle coordination.

  • Video-based feedback and instruction enhance body awareness and correct abnormal muscle activation patterns.

• Home Exercise Program:

  • A customized home exercise program that complements the virtual sessions.

  • Clear instructions and video demonstrations enable participants to perform exercises at home, ensuring continuity of therapy.

Outcomes

• Improved Self-Management: Enhanced ability to manage cervical dystonia through non-pharmacological approaches.

• Increased Confidence and Autonomy: Participants gain confidence and autonomy in managing their condition.

• Re-engagement in Activities: Gradual return to exercises and re-engagement in life activities.

• Decreased Fear of Activity: Reduction in activity-related fear and increased perceived control.

• Enhanced Understanding: Improved understanding of cervical dystonia and its contributing factors.

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