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[Exercise-associated muscle cramps].

J L Ziltener1, S Leal

  • 1Unité d'orthopédie et traumatologie du sport, Service d'orthopédie, Département de chirurgie, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. Jean-luc.ziltener@hcuge.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|August 25, 2006
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Exercise-associated muscle cramps are a common issue for endurance athletes. This review explores their causes and treatments, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation when cramps become recurrent or severe.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology

Context:

  • Exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) are prevalent in endurance athletes.
  • Characterized by sudden, painful, involuntary muscle contractions.
  • Often benign but require etiologic investigation if recurrent or severe.

Purpose:

  • To systematically review historical and recent physiopathological assumptions of EAMC.
  • To review therapeutic options for EAMC.
  • To guide etiologic research for recurrent or uncomfortable muscle cramps.

Summary:

  • EAMC are common in endurance sports, presenting as painful, involuntary muscle contractions.
  • Medical history, physical examination, and lab tests aid in identifying causes.
  • Physiopathological theories and therapeutic strategies are reviewed, balancing empiricism with limited clinical trials.

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Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of EAMC for athletes and medical professionals.
  • Highlights the importance of differential diagnosis for persistent muscle cramps.
  • Informs evidence-based management strategies for exercise-induced muscle cramping.