Effect of nurse-led intradialytic stretching exercises on muscle cramp burden among patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC NursingBackground Intradialytic muscle cramps disrupt hemodialysis (HD), trigger rescue interventions, and reduce patient comfort. Evidence for preventive, nurse-led strategies is limited.
Ahmed Mostafa Shehata +3 more
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Prevalence of Intradialytic Muscle Cramps and Quality of Life in Haemodialysis Patients
Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental CollegeObjective: The aim of this study was to find out prevalence of intradialytic muscle cramps and quality of life in hemodialysis patients. Study design and settings: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in three different hospitals in ...
Somiya Naz +5 more
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Reflexology: Golden Foot Massage on Leg Cramps for Hemodialysis Patients [PDF]
International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research, 2023 : Leg cramps have been listed by dialysis patients as one of the major stressors that might cause a variety of psychological and physiological issues.
Aml Mohammed Elmetwaly
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Concise History Taking May Aid in Distinguishing Popliteal Artery Entrapment From Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome [PDF]
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports MedicineBackground: Young individuals with exercise-induced lower leg pain (ELP) may occasionally have rare entities such as functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (fPAES) or deep posterior chronic exertional compartment syndrome (dp-CECS).
Sari H. Goossens MD +4 more
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Criteria in diagnosing nocturnal leg cramps: a systematic review. [PDF]
BMC Fam Pract, 2017 Background: Up to 33% of the general population over 50 years of age are affected by nocturnal leg cramps. Currently there are no generally accepted clinical characteristics, which identify nocturnal leg cramps. This study aims to identify these clinical
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Association between physical activity and Nocturnal Leg Cramps in patients over 60 years old: a case-control study. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2020 Nocturnal Legs Cramps are a frequent disorder, which have a negative impact on quality of life, particularly among patients over 60 years old. Lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption have been shown to be associated with Nocturnal Leg Cramps.
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Effect of Passive and Active Stretching Exercises on Controlling Leg Cramps for Patients undergoing Hemodialysis [PDF]
Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2021 Background: One of the most prevalent physical symptoms among patients undergoing hemodialysis is muscle cramping. Active and passive stretching exercises may be helpful in alleviating leg muscles cramps for those patients.
Walaa El shahat Ahmed El gammal +3 more
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Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Nocturnal Leg Cramps in Patients Over 60 Years Old: A Case-Control Study. [PDF]
Ann Fam Med, 2018 Supplementary materials: Available at http://www.AnnFamMed.org/content/16/4/296/suppl/DC1/.International audiencePURPOSE:Nocturnal leg cramps are a specific kind of cramps affecting almost one-half of patients aged 60 years and older.
Delacour C +8 more
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Türk Uyku Tıbbı Dergisi, 2022 Objective:Nocturnal leg cramps are painful, sleep related involuntary muscle contractions of the lower limb. The objective was to determine the frequency of nocturnal leg cramp symptoms and to compare stress, sleep disturbances, and physical activity ...
Sarah Khan +5 more
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Nocturnal Cramps in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis Treated Conservatively: A Prospective Study [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2014 Study DesignProspective cohort study with questionnaire.PurposeTo compare the treatment outcome of nocturnal leg cramps in lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSCS) patients on conservative treatment with historical surgical cohorts and to determine the ...
Nishant +2 more
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