Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
Understanding involuntary movements during sleep and how they may affect restful sleep.
What Is Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) is a sleep disorder involving involuntary movements of the legs or arms during sleep. These movements may occur repeatedly during the night and can interfere with normal sleep.
Possible Signs of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Involuntary movements during sleep
Repeated movements of the legs or arms during the night
Sleep that does not feel restful
Daytime tiredness or sleepiness
When Sleep Is Interrupted by Movement
How Limb Movements Can Affect Sleep
Repeated involuntary movements during sleep may interfere with normal sleep and make it more difficult to get the restful sleep you need.
How Our Center Evaluates PLMD
Sleep Evaluation and Diagnostic Testing
Bay Area Sleep Evaluation Center provides sleep evaluations and diagnostic testing to help identify and evaluate sleep-related conditions, including periodic limb movement disorder.
Overnight Sleep Study
Polysomnography is an overnight sleep study that monitors and evaluates sleep-related activity while you sleep.
Questions About Your Sleep?
If you have questions about periodic limb movements or sleep evaluation, contact Bay Area Sleep Evaluation Center.