Task-Specific Focal Dystonia in Musicians: Implications for OT

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 04/02/2022 Focal task-specific dystonia is a fine motor disorder that affects professional musicians, for whom this diagnosis is often career ending. This study explored musicians’ perceptions of the lived experience of focal task-specific dystonia. The findings of this study suggest client-centered and collaborative approaches to care, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional factors related to chronic conditions and occupational transition and the need for improved approaches to evaluation. Primary Author and Speaker: Jill Olson Moser Contributing Authors: Julie Bass