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==Classification==
==Classification==
Tremor may be classified into two main groups:
Tremor may be classified into two main groups:
*[[Resting tremor]]: Occurs when the body is not moving and is at rest. It could occur in hands, legs, or arms. Resting tremor decreases in intensity with targeted movement. [[Parkinson's disease]] and [[drug]]-induced [[parkinsonism]] exhibit [[resting tremors]].
*[[Resting tremor]]: Occurs when the [[body]] is not moving and is at rest. It could occur in [[hands]], [[legs]], or [[arms]]. Resting tremor decreases in intensity with targeted movement. [[Parkinson's disease]] and [[drug]]-induced [[parkinsonism]] exhibit [[resting tremors]].
*Action Tremor: Further classified into
*Action Tremor: Could occur with any [[voluntary]] [[movement]]


==References==
==References==

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Tremor may be classified into resting or action tremor. Action tremor includes postural, kinetic (simple or intentional), isometric and task-specific tremor.

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Tremor may be classified into two main groups:

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