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Shaking Up Essential Tremor: Peripheral Devices and Mechanical Strategies to Reduce Tremor Cover

Shaking Up Essential Tremor: Peripheral Devices and Mechanical Strategies to Reduce Tremor

By: Kian Adabi and  William G. Ondo  
Open Access
|Nov 2024

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.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tohm.930 | Journal eISSN: 2160-8288
Language: English
Submitted on: Jun 20, 2024
Accepted on: Oct 26, 2024
Published on: Nov 11, 2024
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2024 Kian Adabi, William G. Ondo, published by Ubiquity Press
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