Author: Glossary
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Reverse trendelenburg position
A body position in which the trunk and head are elevated above the pelvis and lower extremities.
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Trendelenburg gait
A side lurching of the trunk over the stance leg due to weakness in the gluteus medius muscle.
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Trend
The inclination to proceed in a certain direction or at a certain rate; used to describe the prognosis or course of a symptom or disease.
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Tremulor
A device for administering vibratory massage.
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Volitional tremor
Trembling of the limbs or of the body when making a voluntary effort. It is seen in many cerebellar diseases.
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Senile tremor
A form of benign essential tremor found in individuals older than 60, marked by rapid, alternating movements of the upper extremities that occur at a frequency of about 6 cycles/sec.
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Rest tremor
A tremor present when the involved part is at rest but absent or diminished when active movements are attempted.
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Parkinsonian tremor
A resting tremor of the fingers and hands, often called a pill-rolling tremor, that is suppressed briefly during voluntary activity. The tremor disappears during all but the lightest phases of sleep.
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Muscular tremor
Slight oscillating muscular contractions in rhythmical order.
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Intermittent tremor
A tremor common to paralyzed muscles in hemoplegia when attempting voluntary movement.