Tag: orthostatic tremor

Orthostatic tremor is a somewhat rare and mysterious condition. It is a tremor of the lower limbs and trunk which is only present when a person is standing. Learn more about it in this presentation by Dr. Alfonso Fasano, chair in neuromodulation, professor of medicine (neurology), University of Toronto, Canada.

By Daniel Tarsy, M.D. Orthostatic tremor is a relatively rare and typically misunderstood condition in which individuals experience marked trembling of their legs which begins immediately after they stand up. Tremor gradually increases to the point that they are unable to remain standing for more than 10-20 seconds at a time before needing to sit […]