Physiotherapy and electromyography in muscle cramp

Br J Sports Med. 1985 Dec;19(4):230-1. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.19.4.230.

Abstract

Four cases of muscle cramps, at a sports institute, are presented. Electric activity was increased in cramp due to overload. The influence of stretching, electro- and compression therapies on these increased Electromyographic (EMG) activities was studied. The registration was performed with an EMG-analyser combined with a recorder, using surface electrodes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy
  • Electromyography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscle Cramp / physiopathology
  • Muscle Cramp / therapy*
  • Muscle Relaxation
  • Physical Therapy Modalities / methods*
  • Pressure