SynthesisPain research & management2018
Effects of Physical-Agent Pain Relief Modalities for Fibromyalgia Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 46 citations in OpenAlex.
- Fibromyalgia: an update on clinical characteristics, aetiopathogenesis and treatment.Nature reviews. Rheumatology · 2020Pooled it
- Comparative Analysis of Psychophysiological Responses in Fibromyalgia Patients: Evaluating Neuromodulation Alone, Neuromodulation Combined with Virtual Reality, and Exercise Interventions.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Trial
- "Hands-On" and "Hands-Off" Physiotherapy Treatments in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Physiotherapists' adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines in fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional online survey.Rheumatology international · 2024Article
- Comparative Efficacy of Neuromodulation and Structured Exercise Program on Autonomic Modulation in Fibromyalgia Patients: Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Therapy for Fibromyalgia: A Feasibility Trial.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Treatment of Pain and Inflammation: A Literature Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Short-Term Effects of Whole-Body Photobiomodulation on Pain, Quality of Life and Psychological Factors in a Population Suffering from Fibromyalgia: A Triple-Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial.Pain and therapy · 2023Article
- Using TENS for Pain Control: Update on the State of the Evidence.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Review
- Effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in the management of complex regional pain syndrome type 1: A randomized-controlled trial.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Short- and long-term effects of whole-body photobiomodulation on pain, functionality, tissue quality, central sensitisation and psychological factors in a population suffering from fibromyalgia: protocol for a triple-blinded randomised clinical trial.Therapeutic advances in chronic disease · 2022Article
- Does TENS Reduce the Intensity of Acute and Chronic Pain? A Comprehensive Appraisal of the Characteristics and Outcomes of 169 Reviews and 49 Meta-Analyses.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Review
- Mechanisms and Pathways of Pain Photobiomodulation: A Narrative Review.The journal of pain · 2021Review
- Juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome: A Review- Treatment and Prognosis.Pediatric rheumatology online journal · 2021Review
- Best Practices for Chiropractic Management of Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline.Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2020Article
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Abstract
Purpose: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effects of the following physical-agent modalities for pain relief in fibromyalgia (FM) patients. Methods: We identified randomized controlled studies of adults with FM in the MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PEDro databases. The primary outcome measure was pain relief measured by a visual analogue scale (VAS), and the secondary outcome measures of interest were subjective improvements in the number of tender points, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), and quality of life (QOL) scores. Results: Eleven studies were included in our review. The studies' physical-agent modalities were low-level laser therapy (LLLT), thermal therapy, electromagnetic field therapy, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). LLLT did not reduce VAS scores, but it significantly reduced both the number of tender points and FIQ score. Thermal therapy was associated with significantly reduced VAS scores, tender points, and FIQ scores. Electromagnetic field therapy was associated with significantly reduced VAS score and FIQ score. TENS significantly reduced VAS scores. Conclusion: Our analyses revealed that thermal therapy and LLLT had a partial effect on pain relief in FM patients, and this beneficial effect may have a positive influence on FM patients' health status.
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