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The eleventh article in the series introduces Akiko Trush's unique mental technique called "Neutralized vision". This method helps to eliminate fear and nervousness that cause hand tremors or stiffness. Akiko shows how the brain affects the perception of movement and how a change in attention can calm the body and mind. The goal is not to ignore reality, but to learn to perceive it neutrally - without judgment or pressure. |
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The tenth article in the series deals with a deeply human topic – the process of psychological healing after losing the ability to play or create due to focal dystonia. Akiko Trush describes that healing is not only physical but also emotional. It goes through five stages similar to those we experience when we lose a loved one – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. These stages are not a mistake, but a natural part of the journey to a new relationship with yourself and your body. |
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The ninth article in the series brings Akiko Trush's bold and sensitive look at the psychological side of healing. Akiko is open about the fact that illness - in her case, focal dystonia - sometimes has "hidden benefits". It shows that self-pity, excessive caution, or the need for attention can unconsciously hinder recovery. The goal is not self-blame, but understanding and finding inner balance. |
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The eighth article in the series brings Akiko Trush's deeper insight into how emotions affect perception and motor skills in focal dystonia. He explains that the body reacts not only to physical stimuli, but also to the emotional environment. It shows that healing is not only about movement, but also about the way the brain perceives the world, the audience and itself. |
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The seventh article in the series deals with one of the key problems in focal dystonia – loss of body awareness. Akiko Trush explains that the brain in people with dystonia "doesn't see" part of the hand correctly. Sensation of the fingers, palm or wrist is blurred or completely absent. This condition can be gradually corrected through conscious, sensory-focused training. |
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The sixth article in the series presents Akiko Trush's simple but very effective "imaginary balloon" exercise. This exercise helps to reawaken the natural flexibility of the hand and palm, which is often lost in focal dystonia. The balloon serves as a mental and sensory aid – it teaches the brain to re-understand softness, resistance and flexibility without tension or spasm. |
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This article is devoted to one of the most common error patterns in musicians with focal dystonia - the so-called "broken wrist", i.e. a bent or misaligned wrist. Akiko Trush explains why this wrist position blocks the natural flow of movement between the arm and fingers, how it affects the perception of balance in the hand, and how correcting it can be used as a foundation for overall restoration of coordination. |
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This article looks at one of the most common and at the same time the most frustrating manifestations of focal dystonia in musicians - a situation where one finger curls into the palm while the adjacent finger extends outward. Akiko Trush explains why this happens, how the whole hand comes into play, and why healing is never just about one finger, but the whole movement system. |
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The third article in the series explains in detail the "Touch and Wait" method that Akiko Trush used to restore finger independence after an outbreak of focal dystonia. Instead of a tool, it uses a computer keyboard as a safe, clear and tactile environment. The article is designed so that the reader can immediately apply it step by step - even without watching the video. |
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The second article in the series on the correction of focal dystonia by Akiko Trush. Here, the author explains what the term "retraining" means - that is, retraining the body and brain to a natural, non-dystonic state. It distinguishes between true retraining and the common mistakes people make when trying to "fix" dystonia with force or relaxation. This text helps to understand how healing really begins. |