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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?
Advanced in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Syed F. Sher
Neurology
Advanced in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Syed F. Sher
Neurology

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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Dr. Javier A. Echeverri
Neurology
Advanced in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Javier A. Echeverri
Neurology

St. Vincent Neurosurgery

1041 North 29th Street, 
Billings, MT 
406-237-5577
Experience:
47+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients

Javier Echeverri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Echeverri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Orthostatic Tremor. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Echeverri is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Taylor A. Finseth
Neurology
Advanced in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Taylor A. Finseth
Neurology

Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 550, 
Milwaukee, WI 
414-385-8780
Languages Spoken:
English
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Taylor Finseth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Finseth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Orthostatic Tremor. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Camptocormism, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Conversion Disorder. Dr. Finseth is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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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