static tremors meaning
[Medicine]
Cyclical movement of a body part that can represent either a physiologic process or a manifestation of disease. Intention or action tremor,a common manifestation of CEREBELLAR DISEASES,is aggravated by movement. In contrast,resting tremor is maximal when there is no attempt at voluntary movement,and occurs as a relatively frequent manifestation of PARKINSON DISEASE.
Cyclical movement of a body part that can represent either a physiologic process or a manifestation of disease. Intention or action tremor,a common manifestation of CEREBELLAR DISEASES,is aggravated by movement. In contrast,resting tremor is maximal when there is no attempt at voluntary movement,and occurs as a relatively frequent manifestation of PARKINSON DISEASE.
Examples
- Progressive muscle wasting results in weakness of peronei ), gait ataxia, pes cavus, postural tremors and static tremor of the upper limbs, kyphoscoliosis, and foot deformity.
