BOLD Steering Committee

Michael J. Thorpy, MD

Chairperson

Emile R. Mohler III, MD

Chairperson

John S. Sundy, MD, PhD

Chairperson
Poll
Which of the following leg disorders do you encounter most frequently in your practice?





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Patient Education

These informative, downloadable, and printable patient-education handouts will enhance your patients' understanding of their condition(s) and support you in patient management by providing practical, easy-to-understand information on treatments, safety, cost, and much more. Registered members of the website have the option to populate each handout with their preferred address, providing them with an immediately available personalized version to download, print, and distribute. These personalized versions will be made available in the "My Briefcase" area. Check back soon for patient-education handouts on nocturnal leg cramps, peripheral arterial disease, osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathies, and more!

Living With...Nocturnal Leg Cramps

Learn more about:

  • Risk factors for nocturnal leg cramps
  • Preventing leg cramps during the day and at night
  • What to do if you get a cramp

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Living With...Osteoarthritis

Learn more about:

  • Symptoms of osteoarthritis
  • Causes of osteoarthritis
  • Treatments for osteoarthritis that can help to control pain and improve joint function

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Living With...Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Learn more about:

  • Signs and symptoms of PAD
  • Intermittent claudication
  • Lifestyle changes that may help with PAD symptoms

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Living With...Peripheral Neuropathy

 NEW! Learn more about:

  • Causes of peripheral neuropathy
  • Symptoms and diagnosis
  • Proper foot care

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Living With...Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Learn more about:

  • Causes of RLS, and how it is diagnosed
  • The connection between RLS and sleep disorders
  • Treatments and lifestyle changes that may help to relieve symptoms of RLS

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