Upper limb function is normal in patients with restless legs syndrome (Willis-Ekbom Disease). Issue 4 (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Todd, Gabrielle; Haberfield, Miranda; Faulkner, Patrick L.; Hayes, Michael; Wilcox, Robert A.; Rae, Caroline; Bulathsinhala, Tarsha; Grunstein, Ron R.; Yee, Brendon J; Double, Kay L.
• Is Part Of: Clinical neurophysiology. Volume 126:Issue 4(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 736
• Page End: 742
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: Neurophysiology -- Periodicals; Electroencephalography -- Periodicals; Electromyography -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; 612.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2014.07.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1388-2457

Abstract

<abstract xml:lang="en" abstract-type="author-highlights" id="ab005"> <title id="st080">Highlights</title> <sec> <p id="sp0005"> <list id="l0005"> <list-item id="o0005"> <label></label> <p id="p0180">Restless legs syndrome, now called Willis-Ekbom Disease (RLS/WED), is a sensorimotor-related sleep disorder characterised by an abnormal urge to move.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="o0010"> <label></label> <p id="p0185">The aim of the current study was to investigate upper limb function in RLS/WED patients using objective methodology.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="o0015"> <label></label> <p id="p0190">RLS/WED patients manipulate objects in a normal manner and exhibit normal maximal pinch grip, tremor during movement, and movement speed and rhythmicity compared to age- and gender-matched healthy controls.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>