On 23 September 2023, we will celebrate World RLS Day for the 10th time across Europe. 23 September is the birthday of Swedish neurologist Karl-Axel Ekbom. He gave the name to what is now known as Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), which affects up to 10% of the population.
The 10th anniversary of World RLS Day is a good opportunity to raise awareness of Restless Legs Syndrome and the problems associated with it, together with patients, their families and partners.
Together, we want to use World RLS Day to show those affected that they have a disease that has a name and can be treated. It is also important for us to show that you are not alone with the disease, that people talk about it and that you can learn to cope with it. And that self-help can be an important way to manage and overcome the disease. World RLS Day also highlights the many advances that have been made in raising awareness and improving care for people with RLS. But there is still much to be done.