Sensory immobilization testing and polysomnogram testing are useful research tools for restless legs syndrome

Immobilization tests and periodic leg mo

Immobilization tests and periodic leg movements in sleep for the diagnosis of restless leg syndrome

✍ Jacques Montplaisir; Sylvie Boucher; Alain Nicolas; Paul Lesperance; Anik Gossel 📂 Article 📅 1998 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 559 KB

## Abstract Patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS) complain of motor restlessness, usually occurring while they rest in the evening. Two immobilization tests have been described to assess leg restlessness in these patients. In the first test, the patient sits in bed with his or her legs outstret