About a decade ago, Joan Riggs, a 64-year-old from Lemoyne, started to have shaky hands. At first, it was an annoyance.

Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder in the world—10 times more common than Parkinson's disease. This progressive condition involves tremor of the hands and in some cases can ...

After 25 years of essential tremor, Joyce Clifton regained steady hands thanks to focused ultrasound at University of Utah Health. The incisionless treatment restored her ability to write, bake, and ...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) -guided focused ultrasound is a less invasive option designed to target a specific area of the brain responsible for tremors without traditional surgery. The focused ...

As we age, performing daily tasks and the activities we enjoy can become more difficult. Some seniors may begin experiencing movement disorders that further inhibit their physical abilities and the ...

Imagine not being able to hold your hot cup of coffee in the morning. Your hands shake so much, you can’t hold a spoon well enough to eat ice cream. It’s your loved one's birthday, and you want to ...