Tremor Frequency Assessment by iPhone® Applications: Correlation with EMG Analysis.
J Parkinsons Dis
; 6(4): 717-721, 2016 10 19.
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ABSTRACT
Tremor frequency analysis is usually performed by EMG studies but accelerometers are progressively being more used. The iPhone® contains an accelerometer and many applications claim to be capable of measuring tremor frequency. We tested three applications in twenty-two patients with a diagnosis of PD, ET and Holmes' tremor. EMG needle assessment as well as accelerometry was performed at the same time. There was very strong correlation (Pearson >0.8, pâ<â0.001) between the three applications, the EMG needle and the accelerometry. Our data suggests the apps LiftPulse®, iSeismometer® and Studymytremor® are a reliable alternative to the EMG for tremor frequency assessment.
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedad de Parkinson
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Temblor
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Aplicaciones de la Informática Médica
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Monitoreo Ambulatorio
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Temblor Esencial
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Electromiografía
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Acelerometría
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Teléfono Inteligente
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
J Parkinsons Dis
Año:
2016
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