Neural mechanisms of muscle cramp

Kento Nakagawa; Naokazu Miyamoto; Kazuyuki Kanosue

doi:10.1007/978-4-431-55315-1_8

Neural mechanisms of muscle cramp

Kento Nakagawa^*, Naokazu Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Kanosue

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School of Sport Sciences

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Abstract

Although muscle cramps are a common problem for many athletes, the underlyingmechanisms are still poorly understood. In this chapter, we review the proposed causesof muscle cramps. Dehydration and electrolyte disturbance are generally considered to be causes of muscle cramps, but this is unlikely. Alternatively, either neural activity in the spinal cord or in the peripheral could be the cause of cramps. Definitive evidence is scarce and controversy abounds.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sports Performance
Publisher	Springer Japan
Pages	79-90
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9784431553151
ISBN (Print)	9784431553144
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-55315-1_8
Publication status	Published - 2015 Jan 1

Keywords

Central nervous system
Dehydration
Electrolyte disturbance
Muscle fatigue
Peripheral

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine(all)
Engineering(all)
Social Sciences(all)

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