The physical therapist assistant (PTA)begins treatment on a patient diagnosed with PD.The patient informs the therapist that he has a thalamic stimulator to help control his PD.What symptom of PD will best be controlled with the thalamic stimulator?

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Deep brain stimulation uses a pacemaker-like device surgically implanted with the electrodes in the nuclei of choice and a pulse generator implanted in the chest. When a tremor begins, the client activates the low voltage high frequency generator by passing a magnet over a generator implanted in the chest. Stimulation through the electrodes can be applied to the internal globus pallidus and the subthalamic nucleus or thalamus. Thalamic stimulation is most effective for tremor with less effect on dyskinesia and rigidity.

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