Occupational dystonia refers to types of dystonia that are often task specific. Occupational dystonia affects a specific body part, which may result from overuse. Golfers and musicians sometimes develop dystonia, for instance, which can make performing these activities next to impossible.
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Dystonia
When your muscles contract involuntarily, the condition is called dystonia. Dystonia causes a twisting or clenching of whatever body part is affected. For example, when you have a stroke, the affected arm and hand may be clenched ...
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