Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#169 - Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: Out At Night Moving
We’ve all seen it—or maybe we’ve been told we do it: twitching, jerking, or kicking in the night. But when does this common sleep quirk cross the line into a diagnosable condition? In this episode, we will:
- Define Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) and explain how it differs from simple nighttime movements
- Explore its surprising prevalence in both adults and children—and its strong ties to Restless Legs Syndrome
- Review leading theories of cause, from dopamine to iron to spinal generators
- Highlight intriguing new research, including cardiovascular links and AI-based detection
- Discuss treatment strategies—from iron replacement to dopaminergic medications and lifestyle approaches
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!
