The link between Parkinson’s disease and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder with dream enactment: Possible implications for early rehabilitation

Publication date: Available online 7 September 2017
Source:Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Author(s): Brian P. Johnson, Kelly P. Westlake
The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, to inform readers of the link between the loss of motor inhibition during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep dreaming, diagnosed as REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), and the future onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease and dementia with lewy bodies. It has been reported that motor disinhibition during rapid eye movement sleep often precedes onset of these disorders by years or even decades. Second, to consider that identification of RBD and the early involvement of rehabilitation and/or development of home exercise plans may aid in prolonging and even increasing function, independence, and quality of life should such neurodegenerative disorders develop later in life.



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