Abstract
This review discusses non-pharmacological, non-surgical interventions for action tremor, including essential tremor (ET). We review transcutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), a variety of orthotic/mechanical devices, cooling and vibration strategies, and adaptive utensils, most of which are currently available. The PNS section discusses open loop (CALA-Trio) and closed loop systems (Felix™, NeuroAI™ and Motimove® systems). Orthotic devices which physically dampen tremor include Tremulo™, GyroGlove™, WOTAS exoskeleton, Magnetorheological Fluid-Based Exoskeleton System, Steadi-One® and Steadi-Two®, and Readi-Steady®. Adaptive devices include weighted spoons, deep cavity spoons, counter-balance utensils, and electrical actuator devices. Despite availability, most of these devices have limited to no published clinical trial data.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 55 |
Journal | Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- Action tremor
- adaptive device
- cala trio
- clinical trials
- cooling therapy
- device based interventions
- essential tremor
- mechanical device
- neurostimulation
- non-invasive
- transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation
- tremor management
- tremor research
- vibration therapy
- wearable device
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- General Medicine