Published on: 6/12/2025
Last Update: 6/20/2025
Involuntary movements during sleep can be caused by periodic limb movements, which often happen in REM sleep.
Involuntary movements during sleep can be due to a condition called periodic limb movements. These are jerky movements, usually in the legs, that happen while sleeping. According to the studies, these movements often occur during REM sleep, which is a deep sleep stage where dreaming happens.
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