Upper limb intention tremor assessment: opportunities and challenges in wearable technology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tremors are involuntary rhythmic movements commonly present in neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and multiple sclerosis. Intention tremor is a subtype associated with lesions in the cerebellum and its connected pathways, and it is a common symptom in diseases associated with cerebellar pathology. While clinicians traditionally use tests to identify tremor type and severity, recent advancements in wearable technology have provided quantifiable ways to measure movement and tremor using motion capture systems, app-based tasks and tools, and physiology-based measurements. However, quantifying intention tremor remains challenging due to its changing nature.

Methodology & results

This review examines the current state of upper limb tre

SUBMITTER: Paredes-Acuna N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10787996 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature