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Unstoppable Strides: Navigating Runner's Dystonia

Unstoppable Strides: Navigating Runner's Dystonia

Written by: Julie Bergfeld
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Join Julie and JoJo for information, exploration, stories of hope and real talk related to running with dystonia.

Runner’s dystonia is a type of repetitive exercise dystonia that is brought on by running. Some are affected by walking and cycling as well.

Dystonias are a class of movement disorders marked by involuntary muscle contractions in one or more parts of the body, depending on the type of dystonia.

Runner’s dystonia is considered task-specific, which means that it only occurs when doing a repetitive motion—in this case, the repetitive nature of the running gait cycle.

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Episodes
  • Researcher Ariel Beccia Shares her Dystonia Story

    Researcher Ariel Beccia Shares her Dystonia Story
    May 29 2026

    Julie talks with Ariel Beccia, a researcher with the Harvard School of Public Health, on her dystonia story and how she got from not running 10 years ago to where she is now with running and racing and workouts.


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    The information shared in this podcast is not intended to diagnose. recommend nor treat medical conditions. We are not licensed medical professionals and do not take the place of your team of medical professionals.

    You can find us here: Julie Bergfeld - julie@juliebergfeld.com and juliebergfeld.com (@juliebergfeldcoaching) and JoJo Fraser - joellef510@gmail.com
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    42 mins
  • Exploring Oral Therapy with Dr. Bernard Ravina of Vima Therapeutics

    Exploring Oral Therapy with Dr. Bernard Ravina of Vima Therapeutics
    May 20 2026

    Julie sits down with Dr. Bernard Ravina, CEO and founder of Vima Therapeutics. His company is developing a drug that looks promising in helping those with dystonia.

    Vima Therapeutic website

    Vima Therapeutics team

    Site for current Phase 2 dystonia study into first oral medication. The study is named "Stride Dystonia"

    Survey done with the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF).

    Support the show

    The information shared in this podcast is not intended to diagnose. recommend nor treat medical conditions. We are not licensed medical professionals and do not take the place of your team of medical professionals.

    You can find us here: Julie Bergfeld - julie@juliebergfeld.com and juliebergfeld.com (@juliebergfeldcoaching) and JoJo Fraser - joellef510@gmail.com
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    37 mins
  • Where we are with Dystonia Research with Neurologist Erik van Wensen

    Where we are with Dystonia Research with Neurologist Erik van Wensen
    May 13 2026

    Neurologist Erik van Wensen shares his personal story and where we are with current understanding and research in the area of dystonia and specifically task-specific sports dystonia.

    Mentioned in the recording:

    EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

    CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Botox - Botulinum Toxin

    David Marsden

    Dystonia Medical Research

    Dart-Player Jules van Dongen Pedals and Points fundraiser for Dystonia


    You can support our work by contributing to research and by supporting the podcast.

    Support the show

    The information shared in this podcast is not intended to diagnose. recommend nor treat medical conditions. We are not licensed medical professionals and do not take the place of your team of medical professionals.

    You can find us here: Julie Bergfeld - julie@juliebergfeld.com and juliebergfeld.com (@juliebergfeldcoaching) and JoJo Fraser - joellef510@gmail.com
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    35 mins
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