Type 2 fiber predominance in muscle cramp and exertional myalgia

Muscle Nerve. 1985 Sep;8(7):563-7. doi: 10.1002/mus.880080704.

Abstract

In patients complaining of muscle cramps and exertional myalgia, we found a significant decrease of type 1 muscle fiber proportion in comparison with a control group. The possible mechanism of this change is discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Triphosphatases / metabolism
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Cramp / enzymology
  • Muscle Cramp / pathology*
  • Muscles / enzymology
  • Muscles / pathology*
  • Muscular Diseases / enzymology
  • Muscular Diseases / pathology*
  • Pain / pathology
  • Physical Exertion

Substances

  • Adenosine Triphosphatases