AUTHOR=Kim Linda H. H., Brandenburg Cheryl , Sillitoe Roy V. V.
  
TITLE=Cerebellar motor and non-motor contributions to dystonia pathophysiology and treatment
  
JOURNAL=Dystonia
  
VOLUME=Volume 5 - 2026
  
YEAR=2026
  
URL=https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/journals/dystonia/articles/10.3389/dyst.2026.15082
  
DOI=10.3389/dyst.2026.15082
  
ISSN=2813-2106
  
ABSTRACT=Dystonia is a complex neurological disorder characterized by sustained or intermittent abnormal movements and/or postures. However, dystonia’s non-motor symptoms, particularly the sleep disturbances, are critical yet underexplored concerns that affect all ages. Here, we synthesize current knowledge on the motor and non-motor domains of dystonia, emphasizing the functional interconnections and plasticity within cerebellar motor, cognitive, and sleep-associated circuits to motivate more comprehensive and effective treatments that improve overall quality of life.