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Dear List, Yes, I am still here. My question this time may or may not be based on my "Special" type of Parkinsonism. I have a very difficult time with dystonia in my left foot. In fact, that is the major symptom that I possess. It throws my balance off when I walk and in standing. It tends to be very resistant to stretching, as it consistently bounces back, even worse than before. I know that the muscle responsible for the left foots rising up on to the toes (what it does), is located in the left calf. I have come to the conclusion (correct me if I am wrong), that I should try to strengthen the OPPOSING muscle, the one that controls the toes pulling up. I have been told that this is called dorsi-flexion. The question is: Does anyone else have this problem, and what excercises can be done to strengthen this muscle. Jacob (27,9)