Objective: It is to assess if the results of the common clinical evaluation of patients with cervical dystonia can be summarized in an objective observation form and if the resulting therapy shows improvement within body functions and activities, as well as the Health related Quality of Life.

Background: Cervical dystonia is the most prevalent type of dystonia and many patients face a lifetime of chronic disability despite several different treatment techniques. The synergistic effect of the most common treatment strategies, physiotherapy and the injection of Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT), is not sufficiently researched. The reason for the lack of success could possible be a confusingly complex, mostly subjective clinical evaluation.

Method: Different neurological assessment scales are summarized and performed on a group of patients with cervical dystonia. Through case studies a developed synopsis and modified examination form is presented.

Results: It becomes clear that a good therapy success is possible only through the detailed clinical objective but also subjective examination. This provides the basis for the implementation of different individual therapeutic procedures.

Conclusion: The summarized objective assessment form should help clinical and para clinical healthcare givers in dystonia, to discuss together in the context of routine evaluation and therefore extend the field of interventions.

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MDS Abstracts - https://www.mdsabstracts.org/abstract/physiotherapy-in-cervical-dystonia-with-focus-on-clinical-assessments-on-icf/