ReviewFrontiers in physiology2022
The role of physiotherapy in fibromyalgia: Current and future perspectives.
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- The frequency of fibromyalgia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and associated factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinical rheumatology · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical outcomes of asynchronous telerehabilitation through a mobile app are equivalent to synchronous telerehabilitation in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized control study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Trial
- Impact of regular physiotherapy intervention on the function and quality of life of pediatric patients diagnosed with Mucopolysaccharidosis.Molecular genetics and metabolism reports · 2026Article
- Healthcare providers' perceptions of fibromyalgia management in Kuwait: a descriptive comparative study.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Knowledge, perception and attitude toward fibromyalgia among physical therapists in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2026Article
- Prevalence of fibromyalgia in asthma and its impact on asthma control: a case-control study.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- Acute Effects of Osteopathic Treatment in Long COVID-19 Patients with Fatigue Symptoms: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Electroacupuncture Reduced Fibromyalgia-Pain-like Behavior through Inactivating Transient Receptor Potential V1 and Interleukin-17 in Intermittent Cold Stress Mice Model.Brain sciences · 2024Article
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- Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2024Review
- Editorial: Muscle oxygenation and vascular adaptations in sports performance and rehabilitation.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- Comparative efficacy of neuromodulation and structured exercise program on pain and muscle oxygenation in fibromyalgia patients: a randomized crossover study.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of a brief multicomponent intervention to improve physical activity level and functional capacity in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (Synchronize+).Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- The Effects of Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis of Predominants Outcomes.Biomedicines · 2023Review
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- Role of Medical Yoga Therapy in Attenuating Pain and Corticomotor Plasticity in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of yogaArticle
- Effect of a Nurse-Led Teaching Program on Sleep Disturbances and Pain Experiences Among Patients With Fibromyalgia.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by generalized musculoskeletal pain, hyperalgesia and allodynia, commonly associated with other symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep quality, anxiety and depression. The clinical manifestations of this rheumatic disease have significant psychosocial and economic repercussions, with a substantial impact on health status, quality of life and social activities. Currently, recommendations for the management of fibromyalgia include patient education and non-pharmacological interventions, and among the indicated treatments, clinical guidelines include several physiotherapeutic resources, essential for individuals affected by this syndrome. Research in the physiotherapy field has demonstrated its effectiveness, but there is a need to update the literature. This study aims to identify the effectiveness of physiotherapy in the treatment of individuals with fibromyalgia. We performed a literature review looking for articles dated from March 2012 to March 2022 using the terms "fibromyalgia", "physiotherapy", "physical therapy", "rehabilitation" in different languages in various databases and their main information was read and collected and presented in a descriptive way. The effects of physiotherapy interventions are summarized in order to provide a reference for future research and clinical application. Research on non-pharmacological physiotherapy-oriented treatments has grown in recent years as an alternative for fibromyalgia treatment. This review allows fibromyalgia patients to receive appropriate physical therapy interventions to promote their health.
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