Practice parameters for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder

These are the first clinical guidelines published for the treatment of Rest less Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) providi ng evidence-based practice parameters. They were developed by the Standards of Practice Committee and reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The guidelines provide recommend ations for the practice of sleep medicine in North America regarding the tr eatment of RLS and PLMD. Recommendations are based on the accompanying comp rehensive review of the medical literature regarding treatment of RLS and P LMD which was developed by a task force commissioned by the American Academ y of Sleep Medicine. Recommendations are identified as standards, guideline s, or options, based on the strength of evidence from published studies tha t meet criteria for inclusion.