What Are the Different Types of Tremor?

Tremors are classified based on when they occur:

  1. Rest tremor: Happens when muscles are relaxed (common in Parkinson’s disease).
  2. Action tremor: Occurs during voluntary movements.
  • Postural tremor: When holding a position against gravity.
  • Kinetic tremor: With any voluntary movement.
  • Intention tremor: During goal-oriented movements.
  • Task-specific tremor: During specific tasks like writing.
  • Isometric tremor: During muscle contraction without movement.