Intention tremor--a method of measurement. Issue 3 (March 1975)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morgan, M H; Hewer, R L; Cooper, R
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 38:Issue 3(1975)
• Page Start: 253
• Page End: 258
• Publication Date: 1975-03
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.38.3.253
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : A method of measuring and analysing intention tremor using a linear accelerometer is described. Reasons are given for measuring this particular parameter of the tremor, for using this specific energy conversion device, and for employing the particular form of analysis. A comparison of the numerical values obtained for the amount of tremor activity, compared with a corresponding clinical grading, is made for 30 patients with intention tremor due to a variety of pathological causes. It is shown that the method gives clear correlation with the clinical assessments, although certain discrepancies are noted, and their importance discussed.