In 1996 Dominic's developed Focal Dystonia in his right hand that was caused by over practicing one of his extended techniques. The condition shut down his right hand completely making it difficult for him to do the most basic movements. He spent the next two years reworking his technique to counter the effects off the dystonia. After finally fixing the condition and getting his hand in better working condition than before the injury. He spent the next year writing and performing before developing the same condition in his left hand from also over pr acting an extended technique. After another two years of work he managed to retrain his left hand to overcome the injury. Dominic has been injury free since 2001. He has also taken great interest in working with musicians who suffer from this all to common condition, and has had great success in helping them regain their playing.