Sensory trick

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]

It is also known as a "sensory trick".[3]

References

  1. ^ Jahanshahi M (2000). "Factors that ameliorate or aggravate spasmodic torticollis". J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. 68 (2): 227–9. doi:10.1136/jnnp.68.2.227. PMID 10644795. 
  2. ^ "Dystonia: Treatment - MayoClinic.com". http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dystonia/DS00684/DSECTION=7. Retrieved 2007-06-07. 
  3. ^ Ray Lannom Watts; William C. Koller (2004). Movement disorders: neurologic principles & practice. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 502–. ISBN 9780071374965. http://books.google.com/books?id=6GtoPaZ4MpgC&pg=PA502. Retrieved 30 May 2011.