Neurology - tremors Flashcards by Anna Ronaldson | Brainscape

Flashcards in Neurology - tremors Deck (13)

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1

what is cerebellar ataxia?

- broad based stance
- truncal instability during walking (can cause falls to either side)
- irregular steps
- feet lift too high

2

what is an intention tremor?

coarse, LOW FREQUENCY oscillation that increases amplitude when reaching the EXTREMITIES of a VISUALLY GUIDED movement

3

what is a resting tremor not associated with?

voluntary muscle contraction

4

where in the body can be affected by a resting tremor?

any area supported by gravity

5

which neurological disease is associated with a resting tremor? what specific type of resting tremor?

parkinsons disease

sometimes with a "pin rolling" action of your hands

6

When will an essential occur?

when there is voluntary muscle contraction

7

what is the difference between an essential tremor and other tremors?

it is not associated with other neurological disorders

8

are there multiple or one tremor in an essential tremor?

either but commonly many different tremors

9

what will an essential tremor make difficult?

- maintaining posture
- moving a limb
- purposeful movement towards a target

10

what is it called when you get quickening and shortening of a normal gait pattern in parkinsons?

festination

11

what does festination look like?

as though the parkinsons patient is in a rush but it is actually a very insufficient way of moving

12

define bradykinesia.

slowness of movement

13

what are the 4 consequences of bradykinesia

- mask like face
- loss of arm swing
- festination
- difficulty initiating and stopping an action (eg starting to walk or turning a corner)