The Positive Twist - a podcast about dystonia
The Positive Twist is a podcast about the third most common movement disorder, dystonia. In every episode we meet patients, caregivers and experts, sharing facts, and their stories related to dystonia, each ending with a positive twist!
Podcasting since 2020 • 15 episodes
The Positive Twist - a podcast about dystonia
Latest Episodes
Dr. Michael Zech on Dystonia Research and Receiving the David Marsden Award 2023
In this episode we meet Dr Michel Zech from the Institute of Human Genetics, Technical University of Munich and the Institute of Neurogenomics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, in Munich, Germany.Dr Zech received the David Marsden Award 2023 ...
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Jenny Sixt Shares All About Alexander Technique - A Fascinating Alternative Therapy for Dystonia
In this episode of The Positive Twist Podcast Jenny Sixt joins us to share about a fascinating therapy called Alexander Technique. "The Alexander Technique is a skill for self-development teaching you to change long-standing habits that cause u...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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DBS Treatment and The Importance of Team Effort with Prof. Alfonso Fasano
In this episode of The Positive Twist Podcast we have an informative and fascinating conversation about dystonia and DBS with Professor Alfonso Fasano from the University of Toronto.We walk through everything from finding help initially...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Living Day-to-Day with Dystonia, Featuring Adam Kalinowski
This episode is in remembrance of Adam Kalinowski, who passed away just over a year ago. Dystonia Europe honors his profound impact and enduring legacy serving as our President and serving the Dystonia community. Adam was a passionate adv...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Finding Answers in the Patient Community With Merete Avery
In this episode Merete Avery, a board member from Dystonia Europe shares her dystonia story from first symptoms to diagnosis and finding the right treatment thanks to getting involved in the local patient advocacy group in Norway.Merete...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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