(804) 360-4669Essential tremor
We provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment and ongoing care for patients with essential tremor at our Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center. Our collaborative program offers you consultations with a highly trained group of experts to meet your individual care needs.
What is essential tremor?
Essential tremor — which causes uncontrollable shaking of your hands while performing daily activities like writing, eating, drinking or typing — can range from annoying to severely disabling. The condition may affect one side more than the other, and sometimes can spread to other parts of your body such as your head or even affect your voice.
Find complete care for essential tremor
Our care team includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, occupational therapists, care coordinators and other medical professionals who work together to create an individual treatment plan tailored to your specific condition and needs. We’ll be by your side every step of the way as you and your family evaluate treatment options to decide what’s right for you.
Our advanced essential tremor treatments and services include:
- Tailored oral medication therapies
- Medical device options for tremor suppression
- Rehabilitative services, including speech and occupational therapy
- Deep brain stimulation
- Focused ultrasound
You can also count on us to share your care plan with your primary care physician and any local specialists to coordinate ongoing follow-up and support.
Essential tremor clinical research
We’re committed to advancing treatment for essential tremor with the combination of clinical care and research studies.
Our clinical research projects are frequently conducted in the same building as your appointments. Learn more about current research projects and participation in a clinical research study.
Essential tremor support groups and foundations
We’re pleased to connect you with support groups and foundations that bring patients with essential tremor together.
Request an appointment with our care team
Contact us at (804) 360-4669 to request time with our care team. Your referring physician will need to send a referral with your medical records before your appointment. Medical records can be faxed to (804) 807-7949.