Type of Disorder

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) involves repetitive, involuntary limb movements during sleep that disrupt sleep continuity.

What Is PLMD?

PLMD occurs during sleep and often without patient awareness, leading to fragmented sleep and daytime fatigue.

Common Symptoms

Recognizing the signs early can help you get the treatment you need

Repetitive leg twitching during sleep

Daytime sleepiness

Unrefreshing sleep

If you or a bed partner notice these symptoms, a sleep evaluation is strongly recommended.

How PLMD Is Diagnosed

Diagnosis requires an overnight sleep study to measure limb movements and associated sleep disruptions.

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder and individual patient needs

Medications to reduce limb movements

Evaluation for related conditions such as RLS

Sleep hygiene strategies

Why Proper Diagnosis Matters

Identifying PLMD allows targeted treatment that improves sleep quality and daytime alertness.

Related Sleep Disorders

Our Process

Understanding your sleep starts with a simple, proven 3-step process:

Book or Get Referred

Schedule your consultation or ask your doctor to send a referral to NY Metro Sleep. Our team will guide you through insurance verification and scheduling.

Complete Your Sleep Testing

Stay overnight in our accredited Bronx sleep center, where our specialists perform a detailed sleep study using advanced monitoring equipment.

Receive Your Diagnosis & Care Plan

Within days, you’ll meet with a sleep specialist to review results and begin a personalized treatment plan designed to restore healthy, restful sleep.

Commitment to Excellence

Our Accreditations

Offering in-lab sleep studies for children 21 months and older

Our AASM-accredited sleep center provides physician-directed diagnostic testing and individualized treatment planning for patients 21 months+ of age