Definition of restless legs syndrome, how to diagnose it, and how to differentiate it from RLS mimics

H Benes, AS Walters, RP Allen… - … : official journal of the …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a clinical diagnosis based primarily on self‐reports of
individuals. The International RLS Study Group has published diagnostic criteria that are …

Toward a better definition of the restless legs syndrome

AS Walters, MS Aldrich, R Allen… - … : official journal of the …, 1995 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract A large International Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Study Group has been formed.
As its first task, the group has taken upon itself the role of definig the clinical features of the …

Assessment of restless legs syndrome—methodological approaches for use in practice and clinical trials

R Kohnen, RP Allen, H Benes… - … : official journal of the …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder that has only
recently been extensively investigated by validated methods. Following the first presentation …

Evidence of peripheral axonal neuropathy in primary restless legs syndrome

S Iannaccone, M Zucconi, P Marchettini… - … : official journal of the …, 1995 - Wiley Online Library
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a well‐defined clinical entity characterized by an
unpleasant creeping sensation arising in the legs with an irresistible need to move them …

Effects of immobility on sensory and motor symptoms of restless legs syndrome

M Michaud, G Lavigne, A Desautels… - Movement …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is defined by an irresistible need to move associated with leg
paresthesia. Two additional features are essential for diagnosis:(1) worsening of symptoms …

Restless legs syndrome

P Odin, M Mrowka, M Shing - European Journal of Neurology, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), first described in 1672 and given its name in 1945, is one of
the most common sleep and movement disorders. Modern population‐based studies …

Restless legs syndrome in Parkinson's disease

CM Peralta, B Frauscher, K Seppi… - … : official journal of the …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
We aimed to investigate the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) according to
essential diagnostic criteria, and to explore potential associations with clinical features …

Review and videotape recognition of idiopathic restless legs syndrome

AS Walters, WA Hening… - … Disorders: Official Journal …, 1991 - Wiley Online Library
The motor phenomena associated with idiopathic restless legs syndrome (RLS) are
infrequently seen in the physician's office because they are present only after prolonged …

Arm restlessness in patients with restless legs syndrome

M Michaud, A Chabli, G Lavigne… - … : official journal of the …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic disorder characterized principally by leg
paresthesia and motor restlessness. Several clinical reports indicated that many patients …

Prevalence of restless legs syndrome among men aged 18 to 64 years: an association with somatic disease and neuropsychiatric symptoms

J Ulfberg, B Nyström, N Carter… - … disorders: official journal …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Standardized diagnostic criteria determined by the International Restless Legs Syndrome
Study Group were used to investigate the current prevalence of restless legs syndrome …