Proprioceptive muscle tendon stimulation reduces symptoms in primary orthostatic tremor

ConclusionProprioceptive stimulation did not reset tremor frequency consistent with the presumed central origin of OT. However, continuous MTV influenced the emergence of OT symptoms resulting in reduced tremor intensity, improved posture, and a relief from unsteadiness in half of the examined patients. These findings indicate that MTV either directly interferes with the peripheral manifestation of the central oscillatory pattern or prevents proprioceptive afferent feedback from becoming extensively synchronized at the tremor frequency.

Source: Journal of Neurology - May 16, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research