Understanding exercise-associated muscle cramps: Multifactorial causes and solutions

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SPORTS MEDICINE

Understanding exercise-associated muscle cramps: Multifactorial causes and solutions

By Stephen Targett
Athletes running, muscle cramps
Few athletes escape the painful experience of muscle cramps

SPORTS MEDICINE

The causes of, and solutions for, the muscle cramps that occur during or soon after exercise remain uncertain. This article presents the current understating of this common condition

Stephen Targett

Key points, The cause of exercise-associated muscle cramps is yet to be confirmed, but it is likely to be multifactorial. Patients with recurrent EAMC should ha, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References

Maughan RJ, Shirreffs SM. Muscle cramping during exercise: Causes, solutions, and questions remaining. Sports Med 2019;49, Supp.2:115–24.