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Leg cramps

Known as: Leg Cramp, muscle cramps in leg, CRAMP LEGS 
An involuntary contraction of a muscle supporting the femur.
National Institutes of Health

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8 relations

Broader (4)

Muscle CrampVascular Diseasescirculatory disordersnervous system disorder

Narrower (3)

Nocturnal Leg Crampsfoot crampsmuscle cramps in the calf
Spastic Paraplegia, Hereditary

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
The Incremental Shuttle Walk Test in Older Brazilian Adults
Background: Despite widespread use of the incremental shuttle walk distance (ISWD), there are no reference equations for… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Variability in Straight Leg Raise Measurements
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
NONINVASIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BLOOD PRESSURE RESPONSE TO THE DOUBLE-LEG PRESS EXERCISE
NONINVASIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BLOOD PRESSURE RESPONSE TO THE DOUBLE-LEG PRESS EXERCISE 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Meta-analysis of efficacy of quinine for treatment of nocturnal leg cramps in elderly people
Abstract Objective: To assess quantitatively the efficacy of quinine (as quinine sulphate) compared with placebo in the treatment… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
Leg cramps: differential diagnosis and management.
Leg cramps are a common problem, especially in the elderly. The differential diagnosis is extensive and includes the following… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Respiratory and peripheral muscle function in cystic fibrosis.
Respiratory muscle strength (RMS) and endurance are often preserved in cystic fibrosis (CF) despite malnutrition, chronic airflow… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Association of '(tropical) ataxic neuropathy' with HTLV-II.
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Verapamil vs quinine in recumbent nocturnal leg cramps in the elderly.
In an open-labeled trial with eight elderly patients (aged 62 to 87 years) suffering from nocturnal leg cramps refractory to… 
1987
1987
A quinine a day keeps the leg cramps away?
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial of quinine in leg cramps occurring at rest was conducted in 22 elderly cramp… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Nocturnal leg muscle cramps.
NOCTURNAL leg muscle cramping (NLMC) is a frequent complaint heard by physicians in all specialties, from patients of all age… 
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