Dystonic tics in Tourette syndrome

Dystonic tics are sustained, twisting, or abnormal postures caused by prolonged muscle contractions.
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Dystonic tics are slower and more prolonged than other motor tics and involve sustained muscle contractions that can lead to abnormal postures or twisting movements.

Did you know? The 1973 movie The Exorcist has been speculated to actually involve Tourette syndrome. Many of the movements made throughout the movie could be considered dystonic tics.

Where readers have experienced this tic type:

Where are you? Body region:
public space – food venue Multiple regions (complex motor)
1 — Once a day or less 2 — A few times per day 3 — Several times throughout the day 4 — Most of the day 5 — Almost all day, every day

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