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Cooling improves the writing performance of patients with writer's cramp
Author(s) -
Pohl Christoph,
Happe Jörg,
Klockgether Thomas
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.10251
Subject(s) - forearm , muscle cramp , afferent , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , anesthesia , surgery , anatomy
Abstract Cooling of hand and forearm muscles by immersion in 15°C cold water for 5 minutes improved the writing performance of patients with writer's cramp. Since abnormal processing of muscle spindle afferent discharges contributes to the pathology of writer's cramp, this effect might result from a reduction in muscle spindle activity by lowering muscle temperature. Cooling is a simple, cheap, and safe procedure, providing temporary relief for patients with writer's cramp. © 2002 Movement Disorder Society