Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Sleep Disorders

Sleep-related Jerky Movements

Spasms, starts, jerks, jolts: there are many names for the sensation of “catching yourself ” when falling asleep. This could be a sleep start or

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Sleep Disorders

Should You Seek Treatment for RLS?

The self-completed International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLS) identifies the severity of RLS from mild to very severe. This scale is also

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Sleep Disorders

Prevalence of SRMD Across the Lifespan

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders (SRMD) can occur across the lifespan. However, the prevalence of some sleep-related movement disorders is greater during childhood and then decreases as

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Sleep Disorders

Restless Sleep Disorder

Many parents describe their child’s sleep as restless. Their child might toss and turn throughout the night, end up facing a different direction by morning,

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Sleep Disorders

Restless Legs Syndrome

One of the most common sleep movement disorders explained. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor neurologic disorder with a profound impact on sleep. The

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Sleep Disorders

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

Most people move a little when trying to fall asleep or change positions during the night. But sleep-related movements disorders do not involve typical shifts

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