A clear definition of nocturnal leg cramps is essential for comparability of research

Joannes Hallegraeff; Mathieu de Greef; Cees van der Schans

doi:10.1016/j.jphys.2014.06.017

A clear definition of nocturnal leg cramps is essential for comparability of research

Joannes Hallegraeff, Mathieu de Greef, Cees van der Schans

Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	174-175
Journal	Journal of Physiotherapy
Volume	60
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2014.06.017
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2014

Keywords

physiotherapy
leg cramps
stretching

Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)

Healthy Ageing

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

Frailty and adequate care

Publinova themes

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A clear definition of nocturnal leg cramps is essential for comparability of research

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Publinova themes

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