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  2. Akathisia - Wikipedia

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    Akathisia (IPA: /æ.kə.ˈθɪ.si.ə/) is a movement disorder [5] characterized by a subjective feeling of inner restlessness accompanied by mental distress and/or an inability to sit still. [6] [4] Usually, the legs are most prominently affected. [2]

  3. Periodic limb movement disorder - Wikipedia

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    PLMD is characterized by increased periodic limb movements during sleep, which must coexist with a sleep disturbance or other functional impairment, in an explicit cause-effect relationship. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Usually, these involuntary movements come from lower extremities (including toes, ankles, knees, and hips), although they can also be observed ...

  4. Rhythmic movement disorder - Wikipedia

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    The disorder often leads to bodily injury from unwanted movements. Because of these incessant muscle contractions, patients' sleep patterns are often disrupted. It differs from restless legs syndrome in that RMD involves involuntary muscle contractions before and during sleep while restless legs syndrome is the urge to move before sleep. RMD ...

  5. Benign fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is characterized by fasciculation (twitching) of voluntary muscles in the body. [1] The twitching can occur in any voluntary muscle group but is most common in the eyelids, arms, hands, fingers, legs, and feet. The tongue can also be affected. The twitching may be occasional to continuous. [2]

  6. Restless legs syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Restless legs syndrome (RLS), (also known as Willis–Ekbom disease (WED), is a neurological disorder, usually chronic, that causes an overwhelming urge to move one's legs. [ 2 ] [ 10 ] There is often an unpleasant feeling in the legs that improves temporarily by moving them. [ 2 ]

  7. Standing More May Not Offset Effects of Sitting, Could Cause ...

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    Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study. Prolonged standing may increase the risk of circulatory diseases, such as varicose ...

  8. Fasciculation - Wikipedia

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    A fasciculation, or muscle twitch, is a spontaneous, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation, involving fine muscle fibers. [1] They are common, with as many as 70% of people experiencing them. [ 1 ]

  9. Exercise might reverse side effects of sitting too long

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    To reduce sitting at the activity that might take up the most of your time –– your job –– The Wall Street Journal suggests ways to get a standing desk without exhausting your budget.

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