Exercise for Restless Leg Syndrome

Researchers have found that exercise for restless leg syndrome helps improve symptoms significantly. The study, conducted by doctors at Penn State University, spanned 12-weeks and participants showed significant improvements after just 6 weeks. The study was undertaken using gym equipment.

The exercise program consisted of lower body resistance exercises performed three times a week as well as treadmill walking for 30 minutes, including a five-minute warm-up and cool-down at 40% to 60% of participants' age-predicted heart rate.

Strength training including horizontal leg press, leg extension, leg curl, hip adduction, hip abduction and seated rotary calf press. Participants performed one set of 8 to 12 repetitions of each resistance exercise for the first two weeks and then increased to two sets of 8 to 12 repetitions of each exercise thereafter. The amount of weight lifted was gradually increased.

Although further studies are needed to test these results, they are certainly promising. If you suffer from restless leg syndrome, it could be worth joining your local gym and doing three workout sessions involving the exercises above to see if they help you as much as the study participants.

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