Crampology
A career-long dedication
Dr. Katzberg has been dedicated to the study of motor nerve hyper-excitability and muscle cramps across the spectrum of health and disease, including in patients with conditions such as ALS and polyneuropathy. He was lead on the American Academy of Neurology Guideline on Management of Muscle Cramps and has participated in multiple Cochrane systematic reviews on treatment options for cramps. His research articles, book chapters, and reviews cover pathophysiology, clinical cases, outcome measures, and treatment.
Why crampology?
Muscle cramps are the quintessential neuromuscular phenomenon — complex, inter-related pathophysiology, a nerve or muscle primary origin, and a unique electrodiagnostic signature. Dr. Katzberg’s efforts include evaluating novel agents and technologies for treatment and developing a patient-centred, validated clinical outcome measure: the Muscle Cramp Impact Index (MCII), allowing comprehensive assessment beyond traditional measures of frequency and severity.
