Sources of evidence

Dystonia is usually managed in a hospital setting by a Consultant Neurologist who may specialise in ‘movement disorders’ although this is rare for focal dystonia. Medical evidence from the neurologist will be the best source of evidence of a diagnosis of dystonia.

The exception to this is spasmodic dysphonia or laryngeal dystonia. This type of dystonia is likely to be managed by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist rather than a neurologist

Amended May 2009