Effect of vitamin K2 in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps in the older population: Study protocol of a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial [PDF]
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 IntroductionNocturnal leg cramps (NLCs) are sudden contractions of the leg muscles, usually in the posterior calf muscles at night, affecting sleep quality.
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Nocturnal Leg Cramps and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Community [PDF]
International Journal of General Medicine, 2022 Junichi Handa, Koji Otani, Takuya Nikaido, Shin-ichi Kikuchi ,† Shin-ichi Konno Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan†Shin-ichi Kikuchi passed away on February 22th, 2022Correspondence ...
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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the efficacy of magnesium oxide monohydrate in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps [PDF]
Nutrition Journal, 2021 Background Magnesium supplements are widely used for prophylaxis and treatment of nocturnal leg cramps (NLC). However, there is little evidence in support of their effectiveness.
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Nocturnal leg cramps: Prevalence and associations with demographics, sleep disturbance symptoms, medical conditions, and cardiometabolic risk factors. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 BackgroundNocturnal leg cramps (NLC) are common and poorly understood.ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of NLC and associations with cardiometabolic, sleep, and behavioral risk factors in the US population.DesignCross-sectional epidemiology ...
Michael A Grandner, John W Winkelman
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Secondary prevention of leg cramps using compression stockings or magnesium supplements: a three-arm randomized clinical trial [PDF]
TrialsBackground Leg cramps are common among older adults and often lead to sleep disturbances and reduced quality of life. However, there is no consensus on how to treat this condition.
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The Role of Electrolytes in Muscle Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Temporomandibular Disorder [PDF]
International Dental JournalBackground: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a major cause of chronic orofacial pain, with myalgia of the masticatory muscles being central to symptom burden.
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Sleep related movement disorders in the elderly: a review of recent literature [PDF]
Frontiers in SleepSleep-related movement disorders (SRMD) are common, often troublesome, conditions in the elderly. Although these disorders can impact people of all ages, there are different considerations when diagnosing and managing SRMD in the elderly. In this review,
Marc Comair, Sandy Awad, Pritha Ghosh
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Criteria in diagnosing nocturnal leg cramps: a systematic review [PDF]
BMC Family Practice, 2017 Mathieu De Greef, Cees Van Der Schans
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Treatment of nocturnal leg cramps by blockade of the medial branch of the deep peroneal nerve after lumbar spine surgery [PDF]
Brain and Behavior, 2015 Takayuki Imura, , Toshiyuki Nakazawa
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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 ...
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