Biobehavioral rehabilitation for older adults with essential tremor

Gerontologist. 1995 Aug;35(4):556-9. doi: 10.1093/geront/35.4.556.

Abstract

Essential tremor (ET), the most prevalent movement disorder, has a peak prevalence in the sixth decade of life. ET primarily affects the hands and head. Persons with ET are often significantly disabled in communication, work, leisure, domestic activities, and psychosocial adjustment. Medical intervention for ET is often limited in effectiveness. A biobehavioral rehabilitation model for older adults with ET is described.

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Aged
  • Biofeedback, Psychology
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Humans
  • Illinois
  • Relaxation Therapy
  • Tremor / physiopathology
  • Tremor / rehabilitation*