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Would physical therapy be beneficial in treating cervical dystonia in addition to botox?
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Certainly: But it really depends on how longstanding the dystonia has been present and the amount of fibrosis that will determine the extent if relief achieved with Botox and pt.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Absolutely : I would think that line of therapy would be quite synergistic.....Especially a good home regimen of stretching exercises.
Answered 12/10/2013
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