Neurologist practice patterns in treatment of muscle cramps in Canada

Fat, Mary Jane Lim; Kokokyi, Seint; Katzberg, Hans D.

doi:10.1186/1757-1146-6-2

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“…However, reduced DF is also a risk factor for sustaining a lateral ankle sprain, therefore, numerous interventions for improving DF ROM have been studied ( Terada et al, 2013 ). Traditionally, treatments for DF ROM deficits include the use of joint mobilizations for restoring the proper accessory motion, stretching of the triceps surae, modalities, or a combination of these therapies ( Young et al, 2013 ). To our knowledge, no previous studies have examined the impact of T-IR ROM on DF mobility.…”

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A novel manual therapy technique is effective for short-term increases in tibial internal rotation range of motion

Stanek¹,

Brown²,

Barrack³

et al. 2021

J Exerc Rehabil

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The coupled motions of tibial internal rotation (T-IR) and ankle dorsiflexion (DF) are necessary for proper lower-limb function. Anecdotally, clinicians have been performing techniques to restore T-IR to improve ankle DF, however, no evidence exists to support their efficacy. Therefore, the two objectives were to: (a) determine the effectiveness of a manual therapy technique for improving T-IR range of motion (ROM) and (b) Examine the relationship between ankle DF and T-IR ROM. Twenty-four participants qualified to participate and were randomly allocated to either the control (n= 12) or manual therapy (n= 12) group. Closed-chain ankle DF and T-IR ROM were assessed at baseline and immediately posttreatment. Control group participants sat quietly for 5 minutes. The experimental group performed 3 sets of 15 repetitions of a manual therapy, mobilization with movement technique. With the patient in a kneel-ing lunge position, the examiner wrapped an elastic band around the tibia and fibula and was instructed to lunge forward while the examiner simultaneously manually internally rotated the lower leg. T-IR ROM significantly increased following the intervention for the manual therapy group when compared to the control group. There were no significant changes in standing or kneeling DF ROM. No significant correlation was found between T-IR and both standing and kneeling DF ROM. A single mobilization with movement treatment is effective for improving tibial IR ROM in the short-term compared to no treatment. However, active tibial IR and end-range dorsiflexion range of motion do not appear to be correlated based on these methods.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A novel manual therapy technique is effective for short-term increases in tibial internal rotation range of motion

Stanek¹,

Brown²,

Barrack³

et al. 2021

J Exerc Rehabil

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“…The parameter concluded that nonpharmacological interventions including calf stretching and pharmacological agents such as vitamin B complex, diltiazem and quinine sulfate can be useful. However, evidence for the use of pharmacological agents such as quinine sulfate, diltiazem, baclofen, diphenylhydantoin and carbamazepine to treat muscle cramps is lacking [84].…”

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Choosing drugs for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy

Alabdali

Qrimli

Barnett

et al. 2015

Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy

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Disease modification in DSP remains an unmet need in clinical medicine affecting a large percentage of the population with concomitant healthcare costs. Strict glycemic control and attention to potential risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia and obesity may minimize DSP. Many patients benefit from treatment of their painful symptoms with anticonvulsants or antidepressants, but all are associated with significant side effects that limit their usefulness. There is a need for treatments of PDN with fewer side effects and more effective pain relief.

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“…Discontinuing certain medicines (▶Table 2) frequently leads to an improvement. The following medicines are often prescribed: baclofen 53 %, quinine and chemical derivatives 50 %, gabapentin 50 %, carbamazepine 28 %, verapamil and diltiazem 32 %, vitamin B 16 %, phenytoin 16 %, levetiracetam 7 %, vitamin E 5 %, herbal medicines 7 % (11).…”

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Active Nutrient acute and active for the prevention of calf muscle cramps

Kiesewetter¹

2015

Phlebologie

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ZusammenfassungHintergrund: Spontane, meist nächtliche Krämpfe der Muskulatur der Füße und Waden treten gelegentlich bis häufig bei ca. 40 % der Bevölkerung in Deutschland auf. Ursache sind meist lokale Durchblutungsstörungen als Folge einer Grunderkrankung, Trinkschwäche, Ernährungsstörungen, wie mangelnde Elektrolyt- oder Vitaminzufuhr.Eine abendliche Physiotherapie, wie Dehnungsübungen oder Anwendung eines Massagerollers zum Ausstreichen von Ödemen haben sich als wirksam erwiesen.Methode: Eine medikamentöse Prophylaxe, z. B. mit Chininsulfat, sollte nur dann zur Anwendung kommen, wenn alle anderen Maß-nahmen ausgeschöpft sind, im Übrigen sollte sorgfältig vorher das Nutzen-Risiko-Verhältnis abgewogen werden, da es selten zu gefährlichen unerwünschten Reaktionen kommen kann. Neu ist der Ansatz, das Säure-Basen-Verhältnis zu beeinflussen, um einer Übersäuerung des Muskels vorzubeugen. 70 Probanden wurden in die Anwendungsbeobachtung eingeschlossen.Ergebnisse: Die ersten Ergebnisse veranlassen zu einer optimistischen Beurteilung, um über die Aufnahme von Citrat- und Carbonatsalzen sowie Vitamin-B-Krämpfen vorzubeugen.

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Neurologist practice patterns in treatment of muscle cramps in Canada

Cited by 8 publications

References 5 publications

A novel manual therapy technique is effective for short-term increases in tibial internal rotation range of motion

A novel manual therapy technique is effective for short-term increases in tibial internal rotation range of motion

Choosing drugs for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy

Active Nutrient acute and active for the prevention of calf muscle cramps

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