Tremor is defined as a rhythmical, involuntary oscillation of a part of the body, due to alternating contractions of a pair of agonist-antagonist muscles. The cause of the tremor is usually diagnosed ...

It was spring 2014, and I was working for the federal forest service. Increasingly, I found myself holding my chin to keep my head from shaking when I worked at my computer or during meetings. I also ...

To evaluate the importance of dystonia features that can predict concurrent tremor prevalence and tremor irregularity. To cluster dystonia cases based on important data-driven features using a large, ...

Perla Cassayre Thulin, MD, has special expertise and training in the evaluation and treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson´s disease, essential tremor, chorea, hemifacial spasm, tics, ...

Leg shaking can happen for many reasons, ranging from restless legs syndrome (RLS) and tremors to more severe conditions such as dementia. It is not possible to diagnose the cause of shaky legs based ...

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to contract involuntarily, often leading to repetitive or twisting movements in different parts of the body. While the condition is not typically ...

Focal dystonia is a neurological disorder involving involuntary spasms and cramping in muscles, such as the hands and fingers. It can result from overuse and tends to affect musicians, golfers, or ...

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Sodium oxybate provided temporary relief for laryngeal dystonia patients who were alcohol-responsive. The neurologic disorder causes laryngeal muscle spasms, leading to a chronically strained voice.