Restless Leg Syndrome
Definition ~
A neurological movement disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs accompanied by uncomfortable sensations that often occur in the evening or when at rest.
- RLS affects approximately 10% of adults in the U.S.
- Sleep disturbance is the primary reason patients seek medical attention
- RLS is believed to be associated with a dysfunction way that dopamine is transmitted in the brain
- RLS may limit one’s ability to sit for extended periods of time
