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A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of physiotherapy (PT) in cervical dystonia patients. Fourteen studies were included, indicating that PT, particularly when used alongside botulinum toxin injection, significantly reduced pain and potentially improved disease severity, disability, and quality of life. However, the diversity in PT interventions warrants further research for specific recommendations.

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A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of physiotherapy (PT) in cervical dystonia patients. Fourteen studies were included, indicating that PT, particularly when used alongside botulinum toxin injection, significantly reduced pain and potentially improved disease severity, disability, and quality of life. However, the diversity in PT interventions warrants further research for specific recommendations.
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