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GCSE Physical Education · key term
A sudden, painful involuntary muscle contraction that can occur during or after intense exercise.
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Paper 1
Revise: Short-term effects of exerciseCramp is a sudden, painful, involuntary muscle contraction. Involuntary means that the muscle contracts without the performer deliberately making it do so. The affected muscle may feel tight and make movement difficult.
Distinguish DOMS from cramp: DOMS is delayed muscle pain and stiffness; cramp is a sudden, painful involuntary contraction.
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