GuidelineSchmerz (Berlin, Germany)2008
[Physiotherapy, exercise and strength training and physical therapies in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome].
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- [Physiotherapy and physical therapies for fibromyalgia syndrome. Systematic review, meta-analysis and guideline].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2012Guideline
- Efficacy of different types of aerobic exercise in fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Arthritis research & therapy · 2010Pooled it
- Systematic review and network meta-analysis of interventions for fibromyalgia: a protocol.Systematic reviews · 2013Article
- [German fibromyalgia consumer reports. Benefits and harms of fibromyalgia syndrome therapies].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2012Article
- [Fibromyalgia].Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie · 2011Review
- [Treatment and healthcare costs of fibromyalgia syndrome in Germany: analysis of the data of the Barmer health insurance (BEK) from 2008-2009].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2011Article
- [Fibromyalgia--the new guideline].Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie · 2009Review
- Fibromyalgia syndrome: classification, diagnosis, and treatment.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2009Article
- Management of fibromyalgia syndrome--an interdisciplinary evidence-based guideline.German medical science : GMS e-journal · 2008Article
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Abstract
backgroundA guideline for the treatment and diagnostic procedures for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) was developed in cooperation with 10 German medical and psychological associations and 2 patient self-help groups.
methodsA systematic literature search including all controlled studies evaluating physiotherapy, exercise and strength training as well as physical therapies was performed in the Cochrane Collaboration Reviews (1993-12/2006), Medline (1980-12/2006), PsychInfo (1966-12/2006) and Scopus (1980-12/ 2006). Levels of evidence were assigned according to the classification system of the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. Grading of the strengths of recommendations was done according to the German program for disease management guidelines. Standardized procedures to reach a consensus on recommendations were used.
resultsAerobic exercise training is strongly recommended (grade A) and the temporary use of whole body hyperthermia, balneotherapy and spa therapy is recommended (grade B).
conclusionThe significance which can be assigned to most of the studies on the various procedures for therapy is restricted due to short study duration (mean 6-12 weeks) and small sample sizes.
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