Title

Symptomatic Treatment for Muscle Cramps

Authoring Organization

Endorsing Organization

Publication Month/Year

February 22, 2010

Last Updated Month/Year

January 4, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Outpatient

Intended Users

Physical therapist, occupational therapist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D009120 - Muscle Cramp

Keywords

dehydration, muscle cramp, muscle strain

Source Citation

Assessment: Symptomatic treatment for muscle cramps (an evidence-based review). Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Hans D. Katzberg, Ahmir H. Khan, Yuen T. So. Neurology Feb 2010, 74 (8) 691-696; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3181d0ccca