title: [Sleep related movement disorders].
abstract: Sleep related movement disorders (SRMD) are characterized by simple, stereotyped movements occur during sleep, with the exception of restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS has the following essential features; an urge to move the legs usually accompanied by uncomfortable sensation in the legs, improvement of symptoms after movement (non-stereotypical movements, such as walking and stretching, to reduce symptoms), and symptoms occur or worsen during periods of rest and in the evening and night. However, RLS is closely associated with periodic limb movement, which shows typical stererotyped limb movements. In the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd edition, sleep disturbances or daytime symptoms are prerequiste for a diagnosis of SRMD. We here review diagnosis and treatment of SRMD.
authors.forename: Keisuke
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: Masayuki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Miyamoto
authors.forename: Tomoyuki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Miyamoto
authors.forename: Koichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hirata
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012148:Restless Legs Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012890:Sleep / Q000502:physiology*; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*