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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?
Elite in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Julian Leon-Benito
Elite in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Julian Leon-Benito

Complutense University

Madrid, MD, ES 

Julian Leon-Benito practices in Madrid, Spain. Leon-Benito is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Orthostatic Tremor. Their top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Elite in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Danish E. Bhatti
Neurology
Elite in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Danish E. Bhatti
Neurology
3400 Quadrangle Blvd, 
Orlando, FL 
407-266-3627
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Danish Bhatti is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Orthostatic Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Bhatti is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Emmanuel Roze
Elite in Primary Orthostatic Tremor
Emmanuel Roze
Paris, FR 

Emmanuel Roze practices in Paris, France. Mr. Roze is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Orthostatic Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Myoclonus-Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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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