Rhythmic movement disorder (RMD) is an uncommon sleep disorder that usually affects children more than adults, but is not an age-specific disorder. We spoke to Kenneth C. Anderson, M.D., a specialist in pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine and a physician at the Sleep Disorders Center at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, Kentucky, for one approach to the medical problems you or your loved one may suffer from when trying to sleep.
If you think you or your child might have rhythmic movement disorder, use this as a reference point before getting personalized medical advice from your doctor or other accredited sleep expert. --Tracie Handley
Be Supportive
Waking The Sleeper Won't 'Fix' It
Seek An Evaluation
Try To Be Understanding
Intervene Only If Movement Is Harmful
Kenneth C. Anderson, M.D., is a specialist in pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine and is a physician at the Sleep Disorders Center, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as with Louisville Pulmonary Care, LLC. Dr. Anderson is a graduate of the University of Louisville, where he completed his residency and fellowship. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine and hospice and palliative medicine and is a certified NIOSH B reader.
Have you ever suffered from a sleep disorder? What worked for you?