Electrical Stimulation for Respiratory and Leg Muscles Impact on COPD Patients

This study tests whether electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) applied to the respiratory and leg muscles can help people who have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) — a condition causing an irresistible urge to move the legs, especially at night. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with grade I or II COPD - You have restless leg syndrome (an urge to move your legs that worsens at rest and at night and is relieved by movement) - You are 45–55 years old and are medically stable **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a history of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs) - You have a bleeding disorder - You have a pacemaker or other implanted device - You have a recent wound infection - You have numbness or loss of sensation in the legs - You are allergic to electrodes or gel - You are participating in another exercise program Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.