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cerebellar (intention) tremor
Moderate to high amplitude, slow (3-5 Hz) tremor often associated with severe functional impairment.
Clinical manifestations:
- cerebellar signs
- increasing amplitude of tremor as limb approaches target [2]
Management:
1) treat underlying pathology if possible
2) physical therapy
General
action tremor
References
- Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders,
Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1015-16
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18,
American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018