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What is the definition of Primary Orthostatic Tremor?
Primary orthostatic tremor is a rare, progressive movement disorder that causes unsteadiness when standing still, due to a rapid tremor affecting the legs and trunk. The tremor is sometimes described as having 'shaky legs,' and it improves or disappears when walking, sitting, or lying down. This may cause people with Primary orthostatic tremor to attempt to sit again or walk immediately after standing, for fear of falling. People with POT may also experience tiredness, physical exhaustion, muscle stiffness or weakness, and/or pain. The diagnosis of POT relies on a clinical exam as well as a specialized test called a surface electromyogram (EMG), which measures electrical activity in the muscles. The cause of POT is not completely understood, but the disorder is thought to involve dysfunction of the brain's ability to regulate nerve signals that control muscle activity.
What are the alternative names for Primary Orthostatic Tremor?
  • Primary orthostatic tremor
  • OT
  • Orthostatic tremor, primary
  • POT
  • Shaky leg syndrome
Who are the top Primary Orthostatic Tremor Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Andrew J. Ridder
Neurology
Distinguished in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Andrew J. Ridder
Neurology
Referral may be required

Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
Sioux Falls, SD 
605-504-0100
Languages Spoken:
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Andrew Ridder, MD, provides expert care for conditions related to the brain, spine and nervous system at Avera Medical Group Neurology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Ridder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Orthostatic Tremor. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Ridder is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology.

Distinguished in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Todd A. Zimprich
Neurology
Distinguished in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Todd A. Zimprich
Neurology
Referral may be required

Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
Sioux Falls, SD 
605-504-0100
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Todd Zimprich, MD, provides expert care for conditions related to the brain, spine and nervous system at Avera Medical Group Neurology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Zimprich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Orthostatic Tremor. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Myasthenia Gravis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Zimprich is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Syed F. Sher
Neurology
Advanced in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Syed F. Sher
Neurology
Referral may be required

Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road, 
Cooperstown, NY 
607-547-3240
Languages Spoken:
English
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Syed Sher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Sher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Orthostatic Tremor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Headache.

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What are the latest Primary Orthostatic Tremor Clinical Trials?
The Use of the CUE1/CUE1+ Device in People With Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders: A Feasibility Study
The Use of the CUE1/CUE1+ Device in People With Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders: A Feasibility Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 21, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: People with Parkinson's disease (PD) commonly experience a range of both motor (e.g., bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, and postural instability) and non-motor (e.g., fatigue, psychiatric and behavioural disturbances, autonomic dysfunction, cognitive impairment, sleep dysfunction and olfactory loss) features. Currently, it is challenging to alleviate these symptoms with first-line treatment, the med...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center