TY - JOUR
T1 - A clear definition of nocturnal leg cramps is essential for comparability of research
AU - Hallegraeff, Joannes
AU - de Greef, Mathieu
AU - van der Schans, Cees
PY - 2014/9/1
Y1 - 2014/9/1
N2 - In 2012, our randomised trial demonstrated that stretching before sleep reduces the frequency and severity of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults.1 These episodic cramp attacks are characteristic: painful, sustained, involuntary muscle contractions of the calf muscles, hamstrings or feet. The sharp and intense pain may last from seconds to several minutes, accompanied by firm and tender muscles, and in some cases, with plantar flexion of feet and toes.2–5 In his letter, Garrison argues that prophylactic stretching is unlikely to prevent nocturnal leg cramps.
AB - In 2012, our randomised trial demonstrated that stretching before sleep reduces the frequency and severity of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults.1 These episodic cramp attacks are characteristic: painful, sustained, involuntary muscle contractions of the calf muscles, hamstrings or feet. The sharp and intense pain may last from seconds to several minutes, accompanied by firm and tender muscles, and in some cases, with plantar flexion of feet and toes.2–5 In his letter, Garrison argues that prophylactic stretching is unlikely to prevent nocturnal leg cramps.
KW - fysiotherapie
KW - beenkrampen
KW - strekken
KW - physiotherapy
KW - leg cramps
KW - stretching
UR - http://www.mendeley.com/research/clear-definition-nocturnal-leg-cramps-essential-comparability-research
U2 - 10.1016/j.jphys.2014.06.017
DO - 10.1016/j.jphys.2014.06.017
M3 - Article
SN - 1836-9553
VL - 60
SP - 174
EP - 175
JO - Journal of Physiotherapy
JF - Journal of Physiotherapy
IS - 3
ER -