Leg crossing, excessive

Home care:

Follow prescribed therapy for treating the underlying cause.

Call your health care provider if:

• leg crossing is excessive, particularly if accompanied by other unexplained symptoms.

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting excessive leg crossing may include:

• Does the excessive leg crossing appear to be a habit (habitual leg crossing)?
• Is the leg crossing unrelated to a known injury?
• Is the leg crossing unrelated to discomfort?
• What other symptoms are also present?

Muscles and joints will be examined to determine if there is a physical problem. Psychological evaluation is sometimes recommended.

After seeing your health care provider:
If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider related to excessive leg crossing, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.