Geste antagoniste

A geste antagoniste is a physical gesture or position (such as touching one’s chin) which serves to temporarily interrupt dystonia.

Patients may be aware of the presence of a geste antagoniste which provides some relief from their symptoms.^[1] Therapy for dystonia can involve prosthetics which provide passive simulation of the stimulation.^[2]

References

↑ Jahanshahi M (2000). “Factors that ameliorate or aggravate spasmodic torticollis“. J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. 68 (2): 227–9. PMID 10644795.
↑ “Dystonia: Treatment – MayoClinic.com”. Retrieved 2007-06-07.

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[1] Jahanshahi M (2000). “Factors that ameliorate or aggravate spasmodic torticollis“. J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. 68 (2): 227–9. PMID 10644795.

[2] “Dystonia: Treatment – MayoClinic.com”. Retrieved 2007-06-07.

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