¿Qué nos ofrece la comunidad para el tratamiento de la fibromialgia? reporte de una experiencia en la región metropolitana de Santiago / What the community has to offer for the fibromyalgia treatment? a report of an experience in the metropolitan region of Santiago

La fibromialgia es un síndrome polisintomático caracterizado por dolor crónico generalizado no articular e idiopático, cuya terapia, tanto farmacológica como no farmacológica, debe ser individualizada a cada paciente e involucrar equipos multidisciplinarios de trabajo. Objetivo del Estudio: Realizar una base de datos para agrupar los recursos comunitarios disponibles para llevar a cabo las terapias no farmacológicas con evidencia en el tratamiento del dolor crónico no oncológico en las comunas de San Joaquín, Macul, Puente Alto, La Florida, La Pintana y San Miguel, Región Metropolitana, Chile. Materiales y Métodos: Se llevó a cabo una búsqueda en internet mediante palabras clave de recursos comunitarios dentro de las comunas antes mencionadas que cumplieran criterios de evidencia en el tratamiento de fibromialgia, además de contactar a servicios municipales y fundaciones orientadas al manejo del dolor no oncológico en la Región Metropolitana, para la confección de una base de datos y un mapa interactivo de fácil acceso y uso con los recursos encontrados. Resultados: Nuestra búsqueda arrojó un total de 78 recursos comunitarios, tanto públicos como privados, que ofrecen alternativas de tratamiento no farmacológico para el manejo del dolor crónico no oncológico y fibromialgia en las cinco comunas descritas. Conclusiones: La fibromialgia es un síndrome polisintomático de difícil manejo frecuente en nuestro país, que incluye como parte de su tratamiento integral diversas medidas no farmacológicas con evidencia reciente, que gracias a la confección de las herramientas creadas para este estudio se espera facilitar el acceso a los recursos disponibles en una zona determinada del Gran Santiago, tanto a los pacientes que padecen estas dolencias como a los profesionales de la salud que indican este tipo de terapias.

Fibromyalgia is a polysymptomatic syndrome characterizedby chronic generalized non-articular and idiopathic pain, whose pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy must be individualized for each patient and involve multidisciplinary work teams. Objective of the study: To create a database to group the community resources available to carry out non- pharmacological therapies with evidence in the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain in the communes of San Joaquín, Macul, Puente Alto, La Florida, La Pintana and San Miguel, from Metropolitan Region, Chile. Materials and Methods: An internet search was carried out using keywords of community resources within the aforementioned communes that met evidence criteria in the treatment of fibromyalgia, in addition to contacting municipal services and foundations oriented to non- oncological pain management in the Metropolitan Region, for the preparation of a database and an interactive map of easy access and use with the resources found. Results: Our search yielded a total of 78 community resources, both public and private, that offer non- pharmacological treatment alternatives for the management of chronic non-cancer pain and fibromyalgia in the five districts described. Conclusions: Fibromyalgia is a polysymptomatic syndrome of difficult management, common in our country, which includes as part of its comprehensive treatment various non-pharmacological measures with recent evidence, which, thanks to the preparation of the tools created for this study, is expected to facilitate access to resources available in a given area of Santiago de Chile, both to patients suffering from these ailments and to health professionals who indicate this type of therapy.

Fibromialgia e disfunção temporomandibular: uma revisão de escopo / Fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorder: a scoping review

A fibromialgia é uma síndrome complexa com alterações nociplásticas, caracterizadas por hiperalgesia e alodinia, frequentemente acompanhada pela presença de dor orofacial. Estudos têm demonstrado alta prevalência de disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) em pacientes fibromiálgicos, como fator etiológico ou agravante. O objetivo desta revisão de literatura foi identificar os mecanismos modulatórios comuns à fibromialgia e à DTM, e identificar diferentes modalidades de tratamento para os pacientes fibromiálgicos. Foram utilizados 69 artigos dos últimos 5 anos, além de 4 artigos conceituais anteriores a este período. Identificou-se que os principais fármacos utilizados para os sintomas de fibromialgia são pregabalina, amitriptilina, antidepressivos duais, tramadol, baixas doses de naltrexona e canabinoides. A associação de fármacos pode ser útil para aumentar a eficácia do tratamento e reduzir as doses dos mesmos. Por outro lado, novas terapias não farmacológicas, como as técnicas modulatórias não-invasivas, surgem como opções promissoras, promovendo alterações neuroplásticas importantes no tratamento. Conclusão: Há diversas opções terapêuticas farmacológicas e não-farmacológicas disponíveis no tratamento do paciente fibromiálgico para o especialista em DTM. Portanto, a combinação de diferentes abordagens pode auxiliar na obtenção de um protocolo individualizado, adequado às necessidades do paciente.

Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome with nociplastic changes, characterized by hyperalgesia and allodynia, often accompanied by the presence of orofacial pain. Studies have shown a high prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in fibromyalgia patients, as an etiological or aggravating factor. The aim of this review was to identify the modulatory mechanisms common to fibromyalgia and TMD, and to identify different treatment modalities for fibromyalgia patients. 69 articles from the last five years were included, in addition to 4 conceptual articles prior to this date. The main drugs used for fibromyalgia symptoms are pregabalin, amitriptyline, dual antidepressants, tramadol, low-dose naltrexone and cannabinoids. The combination of drugs may be useful in improving treatment efficacy and for reducing the drug's dose. On the other hand, new non-pharmacological therapies, such as non-invasive modulatory techniques, appear as promising options for treatment, promoting important neuroplastic alterations. Conclusion: Several pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic alternatives are available for specialists in TMD. Therefore, combining therapy approaches can help create individualized protocols that are more effective at meeting the demands of fibromyalgia patients.

Ejercicios físicos terapéuticos domiciliarios en la atención a pacientes con fibromialgia durante la COVID-19 / Home therapeutic physical exercises in the care of patients with fibromyalgia during COVID-19

Introducción: El ejercicio físico sistemático constituye una herramienta indispensable para el tratamiento de los pacientes con fibromialgia, y más aún en la etapa de COVID-19. Objetivo: Constatar la eficacia de los ejercicios físicos terapéuticos domiciliarios en la atención a pacientes con fibromialgia durante la COVID-19. Métodos: Se realizó un prexperimento, con una muestra intencional de 20 pacientes con fibromialgia. Se utilizó el cuestionario de impacto de fibromialgia para conocer el impacto general de la enfermedad y la escala analógica visual del dolor para determinar la intensidad del dolor. Se conoció por medio de los exámenes físicos la condición física de los pacientes. Se aplicó la prueba no paramétrica de McNemar y Wilcoxon para identificar cambios producidos en los pacientes mediante la aplicación de ejercicios físicos terapéuticos domiciliarios. Resultados: El promedio de edad fue de 47,85 años, con predominio del sexo femenino (95,0 por ciento). Al inicio de la investigación las puntuaciones del cuestionario de impacto de fibromialgia determinaron que el 85,0 por ciento de los pacientes tenían un impacto moderado y severo de la enfermedad. La escala analógica visual del dolor evidenció que los pacientes padecían dolor moderado y severo. La evaluación de los exámenes físicos demostró que en su mayoría los pacientes tenían una condición física inadecuada. Después de implementado los ejercicios físicos terapéuticos domiciliarios se demostró una mejoría de los parámetros evaluados, evidenciado mediante la estadística inferencial a través de la prueba McNemar ya que los resultados estuvieron a un nivel inferior (p = 0,005). Los resultados de Z de Wilcoxon tuvieron una significación bilateral de 0,000. Conclusiones: Se evidenciaron cambios significativos en los pacientes con fibromialgia. Los ejercicios físicos terapéuticos domiciliarios fueron efectivos en los pacientes con fibromialgia durante el aislamiento por la COVID-19(AU)

Introduction: Systematic physical exercise constitutes an indispensable tool for the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia: and even more so in the COVID-19 stage. Objective: To verify the effectiveness of home therapeutic physical exercises in the care of patients with fibromyalgia during COVID-19. Methods: A pre-experiment was conducted with a purposive sample of 20 patients with fibromyalgia. A general characterization of the sample was performed. The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire was used to know the general impact of the pathology and the Visual Analog Scale to determine the intensity of the patients' pain. Physical tests were used to determine the physical condition of the sample. The McNemar and Wilcoxon non-parametric test was applied to identify changes produced in the patients through the application of home therapeutic physical exercises. Results: The average age was 47.85 years with a predominance of the female sex (95.0 percent). At the beginning of the research, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire scores showed that 85.0 percent of the patients were in moderate and severe impact of the disease, as well as the Visual Analog Scale, which showed that the patients were in moderate and severe pain. The evaluation of the physical tests showed that most of the patients were in inadequate physical condition. After implementing the home therapeutic physical exercises, an improvement of the evaluated parameters was demonstrated, thus evidenced by the contracting of inferential statistics through McNemar since the results were at a lower level for p=0.005 and the Wilcoxon Z results resulted in a bilateral significance of 0.000. Conclusions: It is concluded that the results obtained evidenced significant changes in fibromyalgia patients, which can be said that home therapeutic physical exercises were effective in fibromyalgia patients during isolation by COVID-19(AU)

Effects of resistant exercise and aerobic exercise on people with fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials / Efeitos do exercício resistido e do exercício aeróbico em pessoas com síndrome de fibromialgia: uma revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizados

INTRODUCTION: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterized as a condition of chronic and generalized muscle pain, resulting primarily in decreased functional capacity and emotional changes of the patient. Physical exercise (PE) can promote different effects in FMS depending on the chosen method: aerobic training (AT) alone, resistance training (RT) alone or the combination of both in concurrent training (CT). OBJECTIVE: To synthesize data from clinical trials on the effects of resistance training and aerobic training in people with FMS. METHODS: Searches were performed in the Pubmed, Scielo, Virtual Health Library, Scopus and Web of Science databases. Articles published between 2009 and 2020 were analyzed. RESULTS: Eighteen randomized clinical trials were included to compose the discussion of this review. Altogether 1,136 individuals with FMS who participated in interventions with PE were analyzed; 10 studies used RT as an intervention method; 8 applied AT and 3 used CT. In 3 studies more than one method was used. Studies pointed out that there were significant improvements in biological and psychophysiological aspects at the end of the interventions. CONCLUSION: The analyzed articles suggested that PE through both RT and AT, alone or combined, is an alternative treatment for the population with FMS, being a low-cost intervention and providing significant improvements for these patients.

INTRODUÇÃO: A síndrome de fibromialgia (SFM) é caracterizada como um quadro de dor muscular crônica e generalizada, que causa principalmente diminuição da capacidade funcional e alterações no aspecto emocional do paciente. O exercício físico (EF) pode promover efeitos distintos na SFM a depender do método aplicado: treinamento aeróbico (TA) isolado, treinamento resistido (TR) isolado, ou a combinação de ambos como treinamento concorrente (TC). OBJETIVO: Sintetizar os dados de ensaios clínicos sobre os efeitos do treinamento resistido e do treinamento aeróbico em pessoas com SFM. MÉTODOS: As buscas foram realizadas nos bancos de dados PubMed, SciELo, Virtual Health Library, Scopus e Web of Science. Foram analisados artigos publicados entre 2009 e 2020. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 18 ensaios clínicos randomizados para compor a discussão desta revisão. Ao todo foram analisadas 1.136 pessoas com SFM que participaram das intervenções com EF; 10 estudos utilizaram TR como método de intervenção; 8 aplicaram TA e 3 empregaram o TC. Em 3 estudos foram utilizados mais de um método como estratégia. Os estudos apontaram que ao final das intervenções, houve melhoras significativas em aspectos biológicos e psicofisiológicos. CONCLUSÃO: Os artigos analisados sugeriram que o EF por meio tanto do TR quanto do TA, isolado ou combinado, é uma alternativa de tratamento para a população com SFM, por serem intervenções de baixo custo financeiro e proporcionarem melhoras significativas para esses pacientes.

Efficacy of cannabinoids in fibromyalgia: a literature review / Eficacia de los cannabinoides en la fibromialgia: revisión de la literatura

Abstract Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease of unclear etiology, involving a neural oversensitization and impaired pain modulation, in addition to a clinical deficiency of the endocannabinoid system. Fibromyalgia is associated with a number of somatic and psychological disorders and hence multiple pharmacological approaches have been used, including opioids, antidepressants, antiepileptics, and more recently medical cannabis. This narrative review comprises a review of the current literature on the efficacy of cannabinoids in fibromyalgia. The studies describe a possible influence of cannabis on pain control in patients with fibromyalgia, with positive effects on quality of life and sleep. The use of cannabis seems to be beneficial in patients with fibromyalgia; however, more robust studies are still needed to establish is actual efficacy in pain management, quality of life and improvement of associated symptoms.

Resumen La fibromialgia es una enfermedad crónica, cuya etiología no es clara, en la que se involucra una sobresensibilización neural y disminución de la modulación del dolor, así como una deficiencia clínica del sistema endocannabinoide. Está asociada a una variedad de trastornos somáticos y psicológicos, por lo cual se han utilizado múltiples abordajes farmacológicos, entre ellos opioides, antidepresivos, antiepilépticos y, recientemente, cannabis medicinal. En esta revisión narrativa se hace una reseña de la literatura actual relacionada con la eficacia de los cannabinoides en la fibromialgia. Los estudios describen una posible influencia del cannabis sobre el control del dolor en pacientes con fibromialgia, con efectos positivos sobre la calidad de vida y el sueño. El uso del cannabis parece tener beneficios en los pacientes con fibromialgia; sin embargo, aún se requieren estudios más robustos para establecer su verdadera eficacia en el manejo del dolor, calidad de vida y mejoría de los síntomas asociados.

Serial whole-body cryotherapy in fibromyalgia is effective and alters cytokine profiles

Abstract Introduction: Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) has shown to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM). There is cumulative evidence that cytokines play a crucial role in FM. It's unknown whether clinical effects of WBC can be demonstrated at the molecular level and how long the effects last. Methods: We compared effects of serial WBC (6 sessions (- 130 °C in 6 weeks) in FM patients and healthy controls (HC). Primary outcome was the change in pain level (visual analogue scale 0-100 mm) after 6 sessions. Secondary outcomes were a change in disease activity (revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire) and pain after 3 sessions and 3 months after discontinued therapy and in cytokine levels (interleukin (IL-)1, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and IL-10). The patients' opinions on the satisfaction, effectiveness and significance of WBC were evaluated. Results: Twenty-three FM patients and 30 HC were enrolled. WBC resulted in a significant reduction in pain and disease activity after 3 and 6 sessions. No clinical benefit could be measured 3 months after discontinued treatment. Overall, probands were satisfied with WBC and considered WBC to be important and effective. FM patients had significantly different levels of IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10 at each reading point compared to HC. Levels of IL-1, IL-6 and IL-10 were significantly altered over time in FM patients. Compared to HC FM patients showed a significantly different response of IL1, - 6 and - 10 to WBC. Conclusion: Serial WBC is a fast acting and effective treatment for FM. Proven effects of WBC may be explained by changes in cytokines.(AU)

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of the prefrontal cortex for fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomised controlled trial with 6-months follow up

Abstract Objectives Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), is a chronic pain disorder with poorly understood pathophysiology. In recent years, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been recommended for pain relief in various chronic pain disorders. The objective of the present research was to study the effect of low frequency rTMS over the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on pain status in FMS. Methods Ninety diagnosed cases of FMS were randomized into Sham-rTMS and Real-rTMS groups. Real rTMS (1 Hz/1200 pulses/8 trains/90% resting motor threshold) was delivered over the right DLPFC for 5 consecutive days/week for 4 weeks. Pain was assessed by subjective and objective methods along with oxidative stress markers. Patients were followed up for 6 months (post-rTMS;15 days, 3 months and 6 months). Results In Real-rTMS group, average pain ratings and associated symptoms showed significant improvement post rTMS. The beneficial effects of rTMS lasted up to 6 months in the follow-up phase. In Sham-rTMS group, no significant change in pain ratings was observed. Conclusion Right DLPFC rTMS can significantly reduce pain and associated symptoms of FMS probably through targeting spinal pain circuits and top-down pain modulation . Trial registration: Ref No: CTRI/2013/12/004228.(AU)

IL-10 Cytokine as Potential Biomarkers in Women with Fibromyalgia Who Underwent to a Short Balneotherapy Treatment

Abstract Fibromyalgia (FM) is a nonarticular rheumatic syndrome that leads to diffuse myalgia, sleep disturbances and morning stiffness. Balneotherapy has been shown an effective strategy to improve the health conditions of patients; however, the treatment follow-up is based on patient report due to the lack of biomarkers. Thus, this study evaluated the application of cytokines and phosphoglycerate mutase I (PGAM-I) to monitoring FM patient underwent to balneotherapy treatment. Eleven healthy and eleven women with FM were submitted to daily sessions of balneotherapy during 10 days. Clinical and quality of life parameters were assessed through a FIQ questionnaire. Blood levels of TNF-(, interleukins (IL-1, IL-2 and IL-10) and PGAM-I expression in patients' saliva were also evaluated. Patients with FM showed significant improvements in their clinical status after treatment. Also, FM patients has IL-10 levels lower than healthy women and the balneotherapy increased the expression of this cytokine in both groups, concomitantly to pain relief. Although inflammatory cytokines (IL-1, IL-2 and TNF-() were more expressed in FM patients than healthy patients their levels did not reduce after treatment. A slight increase of PGAM-I expression was observed. In conclusion, IL-10 levels could be a useful biomarker to balneotherapy follow-up of FM patients. However, these findings must be analyzed in a larger number of patients in order to validate IL-10 as an effective biomarker.

Treatment data from the Brazilian fibromyalgia registry (EpiFibro)

Abstract Background: EpiFibro (Brazilian Epidemiological Study of Fibromyalgia) was created to study patients with fibromyalgia (FM). Patients were included since 2011 according to the classification criteria for FM of the American College of Rheumatology of 1990 (ACR1990). Objective: To analyze the therapeutic measures prescribed by Brazilian physicians. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study of a multicenter cohort. The therapeutic measures were described using descriptive statistics. Results: We analyzed 456 patients who had complete data in the registry. The mean age was 54.0 ± 11.9 years; 448 were women (98.2%). Almost all patients (98.4%) used medications, 62.7% received health education, and less than half reported practicing physical exercise; these modalities were often used in combination. Most patients who practiced exercises practiced aerobic exercise only, and a significant portion of patients combined it with flexibility exercises. The most commonly used medication was amitriptyline, followed by cyclobenzaprine, and a minority used medication specifically approved for FM, such as duloxetine and pregabalin, either alone or in combination. Combinations of two or three medications were observed, with the combination of fluoxetine and amitriptyline being the most frequent (18.8%). Conclusion: In this evaluation of the care of patients with FM in Brazil, it was found that the majority of patients are treated with a combination of pharmacological measures. Non-pharmacological methods are underused, with aerobic exercise being the most commonly practiced exercise type. The most commonly prescribed single drug was amitriptyline, and the most commonly prescribed combination was fluoxetine and amitriptyline. Drugs specifically approved for FM are seldom prescribed.(AU)

Mat Pilates is as effective as aquatic aerobic exercise in treating women with fibromyalgia: a clinical, randomized and blind trial

Abstract Background: The mat Pilates method is the therapeutic modalities which can be used in fibromyalgia treatment. Although there are no well-designed studies that prove the effectiveness of the mat Pilates method in this population. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of the mat Pilates method for improving symptoms in women with fibromyalgia. Methods: A single blind randomized controlled trial in which 42 women with fibromyalgia were randomized into two groups: mat Pilates and aquatic aerobic exercise. The exercises were performed twice a week for 12 weeks. Two evaluations were performed: one at baseline (T0), and another at 12 weeks after randomization (T12). The primary outcome was pain measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes were function (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire), sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]), quality of life (Short Form 36 [SF-36]), fear avoidance (Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire [FABQ-BR]) and pain catastrophizing (Pain-Related Catastrophizing Thoughts Scale [PRCTS]). Results: There was improvement in both groups in relation to pain and function (p < 0.05). The aspects related to quality of life and the FABQ questionnaire only showed improvement in the mat Pilates group (p < 0.05). There was improvement in the PSQI and PRCTS variables only in the aquatic aerobic exercise group (p < 0.05), but no differences were observed between the groups for any of the evaluated variables. Conclusion: Significant improvements were observed in the two groups in relation to the disease symptoms, and no differences were observed between mat Pilates and aquatic aerobic exercise in any of the measured variables. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT03149198), May 11, 2017. Approved by the Ethics Committee of FACISA/UFRN (Number: 2.116.314).(AU)

Yoga para o tratamento de dor crônica e aguda em adultos e idosos: qual a eficácia/efetividade e a segurança do yoga para tratamento da dor aguda ou crônica em população adulta? / Yoga for the treatment of chronic and acute pain in adults and the elderly: what is the efficacy/effectiveness and safety of yoga for the treatment of acute or chronic pain in an adult population?

O yoga caracteriza-se como uma prática integrativa de origem oriental que combina posições corporais, técnicas de respiração, meditação e relaxamento. É indicada no tratamento de sistemas musculoesquelético, endócrino, respiratório, além de outros agravos à saúde, e estimula as funções cognitivas. Qual a eficácia/efetividade e a segurança do yoga para tratamento da dor aguda ou crônica em população adulta? As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados Pubmed, HSE-Health Systems Evidence, Epistemonikos, Portal Regional da BVS, HE-Health Evidence e Embase, em 27 de setembro de2019. Foram incluídas revisões sistemáticas (RS), com ou sem metanálises, publicadas em inglês, espanhol e português, e que que avaliavam o yoga no tratamento de dor crônica e aguda na população adulta e/ou idosa. Não houve restrição em relação ao ano de publicação. As estratégias de busca foram utilizadas com base na combinação de palavras-chave estruturadas a partir do acrônimo PICOS, usando os termos MeSH no Pubmed e DeCS na BVS, adaptando-os ao HSE, Epistemonikos, HE e Embase. A qualidade metodológica das revisões sistemáticas selecionadas foi avaliada segundo a ferramenta Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews(AMSTAR 2). De 693 artigos identificados, dez revisões sistemáticas foram selecionadas, oito delas com meta-análises. Com relação à qualidade metodológica, três revisões foram consideradas de qualidade moderada, duas de baixa qualidade e cinco de qualidade criticamente baixa. Na lombalgia crônica, a prática de yoga, quando comparada a atividades passivas, cuidado habitual, educação, atendimento médico padrão, controle de atenção, lista de espera, sem exercícios físicos, mostrou ser eficaz na diminuição da dor em curto, médio e longo prazos. Os resultados são mais consistentes com relação aos efeitos em curto e médio prazos. Na comparação de yoga com exercícios físicos as evidências resultam de poucos estudos e são controversas, mostrando benefício em curto e médio prazos no controle de lombalgia ou diferenças estatisticamente não significantes. Yoga, em comparação a intervenções passivas, sem exercícios físicos, mostrou ser benéfico também para melhorar quadros de incapacidade específica relacionada à lombalgia, em curto, médio e longo prazos. Além disso, houve melhora clínica dos casos de lombalgia a favor de yoga em curto e médio prazos. Na dor cervical crônica, as revisões mostraram evidências de efeitos benéficos de yoga para redução da dor quando comparado a cuidados habituais ou exercícios, entretanto não houve diferença com pilates ou medicina complementar e alternativa Da mesma forma, yoga mostrou-se superior a cuidados habituais e exercícios na redução da incapacidade relacionada dor cervical. A qualidade de vida e o humor melhoraram com yoga em relação a cuidados habituais. Yoga parece trazer benefícios também para pessoas com quadros de dor relacionados a osteoartrite e artrite reumatoide, fibromialgia, síndromes do túnel do carpo e do intestino irritável. No entanto, os resultados são menos consistentes. Com relação à segurança da prática de yoga, as evidências mostraram eventos adversos em geral sem gravidade. E quando comparado a exercícios não houve diferença no relato de eventos adversos. As revisões sistemáticas apresentaram resultados favoráveis à prática de yoga em relação aos cuidados habituais, particularmente nos casos de dor lombar e cervical. Há menos evidências acerca da superioridade do yoga em comparação a intervenções ativas. Em outras situações estudadas, como a dor associada a fibromialgia, osteoartrite, artrite reumatoide, síndromes do túnel do carpo e do intestino irritável, as evidências são menos consistentes. É importante ressaltar que as revisões sistemáticas incluídas nesta revisão rápida foram consideradas de baixa confiança na avaliação com a ferramenta AMSTAR 2. Além disso, os resultados têm como base estudos primários com amostras pequenas, com heterogeneidade na aplicação das intervenções, e considerável risco de viés. Isso remete à necessidade de se realizar ensaios clínicos, bem como revisões sistemáticas, com melhor qualidade metodológica

Multidisciplinary protocol for the management of fibromyalgia associated with imbalance. Our experience and literature review

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE We reported our multidisciplinary protocol for the management of fibromyalgia associated with imbalance. Our aim was to verify the effectiveness of a proprioceptive training program as a complementary therapy for a traditional protocol of education, mindfulness, and exercise training for the management of fibromyalgia associated with imbalance. METHODS Retrospective cohort study on 84 women, with primary fibromyalgia associated to imbalance. A group of patients performed traditional exercise training; in a second group the training was supplemented with proprioception exercises. Each session lasted from 40 to 60 minutes and was performed three times a week for 12 weeks. RESULTS After three months of training and eight months after the end of the training, the balance evaluation revealed significant differences in the comparison of the Timed Up and Go test, Berg Balance Scale, and Tinetti scale with the baseline, there was a better improvement in the proprioceptive training group (p<0.05). A reduction in pain and improvement in functional and muscular performance and quality of life were observed in both groups (p<0.05), but with no significant differences between them in the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, and Short Form Health Survey (p>0.05). Fifteen months after the end of the program, the effects of training were not maintained. CONCLUSION The present study revealed that training supplemented with proprioception exercises has beneficial effects on clinical findings and improves balance in patients with fibromyalgia, even if the positive results did not persist after the interruption of the rehabilitative program in the long term.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Relatamos nosso protocolo multidisciplinar para o manejo da fibromialgia associada ao desequilíbrio. Nosso objetivo foi verificar a eficácia do programa de treinamento proprioceptivo como terapia complementar de um protocolo tradicional (exercícios aeróbicos, de resistência e flexibilidade). MÉTODOS Estudo retrospectivo em 84 mulheres com fibromialgia primária associada a desequilíbrio. Um grupo de pacientes realizou o treinamento tradicional; em um segundo grupo o treinamento foi complementado com exercícios de propriocepção. Cada sessão durou de 40 a 60 minutos e foi realizada três vezes por semana durante 12 semanas. RESULTADOS Após três meses de treinamento e oito meses após o término do treinamento, a avaliação do equilíbrio revelou diferenças significativas nos testes Timed Up and Go, Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg e Escala de Tinetti em comparação com a linha de base, com uma melhora maior no grupo de treinamento proprioceptivo (p<0,05). Redução da dor e melhora do desempenho funcional e muscular e da qualidade de vida foram observadas em ambos os grupos (p<0,05), mas sem diferenças significativas entre eles na Escala Numérica de Dor, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire e Short Form Health Survey (p>0,05). Quinze meses após o final do programa, os efeitos do treinamento não foram mantidos. CONCLUSÃO O presente estudo revelou que o treinamento suplementado com exercícios de propriocepção tem efeitos benéficos sobre os achados clínicos e melhora o equilíbrio em pacientes com fibromialgia, mesmo que os resultados positivos não tenham persistido após a interrupção do programa de reabilitação no longo prazo.

Terapia de oxigenación hiperbárica en el tratamiento del dolor / Hyperbaric oxygenation therapy in pain treatment

El dolor crónico constituye un reto terapéutico especial. Se presenta una revisión narrativa sobre el papel del tratamiento de oxigenación hiperbárica (TOHB) en el tratamiento del dolor neuropático, y sus aplicaciones en dolor crónico, síndromes neurosensitivos disfuncionales y oncodolor. El conocimiento de las indicaciones de TOHB en algiología y su aplicación en la práctica médica puede contribuir a mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente. (AU)

Chronic pain represents a special therapeutic challenge. We present a narrative review on the role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of neuropathic pain, and its applications in chronic pain, dysfunctional neurosensitive syndromes and oncological pain. The knowledge of the indications of HBOT in algiology and its application in medical practice can contribute to improve the quality of life of the patient. (AU)

Fibromialgia. Avances en su tratamiento / Fibromyalgia. Advances in its treatment

Introducción: resulta de notable significación el hecho de enfatizar en la difusión de los avances en el tratamiento de la fibromialgia, ya que en décadas precedentes, ha ido alcanzando cada vez mayor magnitud hasta devenir hoy en una problemática de salud pública de atención prioritaria. Objetivo: reportar los avances en el tratamiento de la fibromialgia. Desarrollo: diversos factores pueden exponer esta situación: la elevada incidencia de la fibromialgia en la población general adulta; el escaso conocimiento de su origen y los componentes que la causan; así como el no hallazgo de tratamiento curativo, la inconformidad de los casos y los profesionales en el tratamiento actual del síndrome. Conclusiones: no existen evidencias de que el tratamiento farmacológico de la fibromialgia resulte más efectivo que el no farmacológico, de ahí la notable importancia de estudios como el presente(AU)

Introduction: it is of remarkable significance to emphasize the diffusion of advances in the treatment of fibromyalgia, since in previous decades, it has been reaching ever greater magnitude until becoming today a priority public health problem. Objective: To report the advances in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Development : Several factors can expose this situation: the high incidence of fibromyalgia in the general adult population; the limited knowledge of its origin and the components that cause it; as well as the non-discovery of curative treatment, the nonconformity of cases and professionals in the current treatment of the syndrome. Conclusions: There is no evidence that the pharmacological treatment of fibromyalgia is more effective than the non-pharmacological treatment, hence the remarkable importance of studies such as the present one(AU)

Implementing a chronic pain ambulatory care: preliminary results / Implementação de atendimento ambulatorial para dor crônica: resultados preliminares

Abstract Background and objectives: Pain is one of the most common reason for seeking medical care. This study aimed to analyze patients with chronic pain in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Methods: A transversal retrospective study with 200 patients, who were treated in ambulatory care in a public hospital from June 2014 to December 2015. The variables considered were: pain intensity, type of pain, anatomical location, diagnosis and treatment. The data were statistically analyzed, the Fisher's exact test was applied, and the probability p was significant when ≤0.05. Results: We analyzed 200 patients with chronic pain, most of them female (83%). Mean age was 58.6 ± 13.01 years old. The patients were classified in groups by age, six groups with ten years of difference between them. Main age range was the 50-59 years old group, with 49 females (32%) and 5 males (15%). About 65.5% of the total of patients (131) had severe pain (Numeric Rating Sacale was 9.01). Mixed pain was predominant, affecting 108 patients (92 females and 16 males, what represents 55% and 47% of the total of females and males, respectively, that participate in the study). The most prevalent anatomical pain (159 patients, 131 females and 28 males) was in the lower limbs. Lower back pain was present in 113 of the 200 patients (94 females and 19 males). In the 30-39, 50-59, 60-69 years old group, the results for pain locations were significant: p = 0.01, p = 0.0069, p = 0.0003, respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of chronic pain was associated with females in 50-59 years old and severe mixed pain. Pain was located mainly in lower limbs and lumbar region. The most frequent diagnosis was low back pain followed by fibromyalgia. The patients were informed about their disease and treatment.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: A dor é um dos motivos mais comuns para procurar atendimento médico. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar pacientes com dor crônica atendidos em Maricá, no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal retrospectivo com 200 pacientes, atendidos em ambulatório de um hospital público no período de junho de 2014 a dezembro de 2015. As variáveis analisadas foram: intensidade da dor, tipo de dor, localização anatômica, diagnóstico e tratamento. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística, aplicou-se o teste exato de Fisher, e o valor p foi significativo quando ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Analisamos 200 pacientes com dor crônica, sendo a maioria mulheres (83%). A média de idade foi de 58,6 ± 13,01 anos. Os pacientes foram classificados em seis grupos de acordo com a faixa etária, com dez anos de diferença entre eles. O grupo principal foi entre 50-59 anos, com 49 mulheres (32%) e cinco homens (15%). Dos pacientes, 65,5% apresentaram dor intensa (Escala Visual Numérica 9,01). A dor mista foi prevalente, afetou 108 pacientes (92 mulheres e 16 homens, o que representa 55% e 47% do total de mulheres e homens, respectivamente). A dor anatômica mais prevalente (159 pacientes, 131 mulheres e 28 homens) foi nos membros inferiores. A dor na parte inferior das costas estava presente em 113 das 200 pessoas analisadas (94% mulheres e 19% homens). Nos grupos entre 30-39, 50-59 e 60-69 anos, os resultados para a localização da dor foram significativos: p = 0,01, p = 0,0069, p = 0,0003, respectivamente. Conclusão: A prevalência de dor crônica foi associada ao sexo feminino na faixa de 50-59 anos e à dor mista intensa. A dor foi localizada principalmente nos membros inferiores e na região lombar. O diagnóstico mais frequente foi de lombalgia seguida de fibromialgia. Os pacientes foram informados sobre suas doenças e tratamento.

Efectos del psico-ballet reforzado a través de las danzas afrocubanas como terapia para la fibromialgia / Effects of psycho-ballet strengthened using Afro-Cuban dances as therapy against fibromyalgia

Introducción: la fibromialgia es una enfermedad que no encuentra prueba orgánica aparente para explicar un dolor intenso y difuso, acompañado por una gran cantidad de síntomas como son: sueño no reparador, fatiga, síntomas de depresión y ansiedad, rigidez por las mañanas, síndrome de colon irritable. Desde el psico- ballet se trabaja con el cuerpo, con el movimiento, y con la expresión. Objetivo: evaluar los efectos a nivel psíquico y emocional del arte en movimiento. Materiales y métodos: se desarrolló un estudio preliminar con un grupo de 27 mujeres diagnosticadas de fibromialgia y en tratamiento farmacológico, de una media de edad de 41 años. Antes de empezar el proceso y al terminarlo se les hicieron varias entrevistas clínicas y se aplicaron diferentes pruebas de evaluación psicológica. Se les aplica el Test STAI de Spielberg, el de Autoestima de Rosenberg y el POMS. Recibieron veinte sesiones de 90 minutos de duración (60 minutos de psico ballet y 30 minutos de técnicas cognitivas), a razón de una sesión semanal durante 5 meses. Resultados: indican reducción de la fatiga, de la ansiedad, de la depresión y de la percepción del dolor y un aumento del vigor, mejora de la autoimagen y de la autoestima. Conclusiones: la actividad físico artística que aporta el psico-ballet mejora la calidad de vida de este tipo de pacientes, fortaleciendo su capacidad de comunicación, mejorando la autoestima y el vigor, reduciendo la fatiga y la percepción del dolor. (AU)

Introduction: fibromyalgia is a disease in which no apparent proof is found to explain an intense diffuse pain accompanied by a great quantity of symptoms like un-restful sleep, fatigue, depression and anxiety, stiffness in the morning, and irritable bowel syndrome. The body, movement and expression are trained using psycho-ballet. Objective: to assess the effects of the art of movement at the psychical and emotional level, paying attention to pain, with the pretension that the patient explore it through his body and his movement in a secure space and accompanied by people in the same situation, what facilitates communication. Material and methods: the study was carried out with a group of 27 women averagely aged 41 years, diagnosed with fibromyalgia under pharmacological treatment. Before the beginning of the treatment, and after finishing it, they answered to several clinical interviews and applied different tests of psychological evaluation: Spielberg´s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Rosenberg's self-steem scale, and mood states profile test. They underwent 20 sessions of 90 minutes (60 minutes of Psycho-ballet and 30 minutes of cognitive techniques), one session weekly during 5 months. Results: patients report the reduction of fatigue, anxiety, depression and pain perception, a vitality increase, and improvement of self-image and self-steem. Conclusions: physic-artistic activity provided by psycho-ballet improves life quality in this kind of patients, strengthens their communication ability, improves self-steem and vitality, and reduces fatigue and pain perception. (AU)

O cotidiano de mulheres com fibromialgia e o desafio interdisciplinar de empoderamento para o autocuidado / El cotidiano de mujeres con fibromialgia y el desafío interdisciplinar de empoderamiento para el autocuidado / The routines of women with fibromyalgia and an interdisciplinary challenge to promote self-care

Resumo OBJETIVOS Descrever o cotidiano das mulheres que vivem com fibromialgia durante a intervenção do grupo interdisciplinar e analisar seus benefícios à saúde das mulheres após a intervenção. MÉTODO Trata-se de um estudo descritivo exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvido com 12 mulheres participantes do grupo interdisciplinar de educação em saúde, em uma Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro. Os dados foram coletados em 2016 por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e, em seguida, organizados e submetidos à análise de conteúdo segundo Bardin. O presente estudo foi aprovado pelo comitê de ética recebendo o número do CAAE 16413013013100005259, em consonância aos aspectos éticos legais da resolução 466/2012. RESULTADOS Do corpus analítico, emergiram duas categorias intituladas: A expressão do cotidiano e Repercussões do grupo interdisciplinar. CONCLUSÃO As ações do grupo interdisciplinar proporcionaram inúmeros benefícios tanto físicos, quanto psicológicos e sociais para cada mulher.

Resumen OBJETIVOS Describir el cotidiano de las mujeres que viven con fibromialgia durante la intervención del grupo interdisciplinario y analizar sus beneficios a la salud de las mujeres después de la intervención. MÉTODO Se trata de un estudio descriptivo exploratorio, de abordaje cualitativo, desarrollado con 12 mujeres participantes del grupo interdisciplinario de educación en salud, en una Universidad Estadual del Río de Janeiro. Los datos fueron recolectados en 2016 por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas y luego organizados y sometidos al análisis de contenido según Bardin. El presente estudio fue aprobado en el comité de ética recibiendo la numeración del CAAE 16413013013100005259, en consonancia a los aspectos éticos legales de la resolución 466/2012. RESULTADOS Del corpus analítico, emergieron dos categorías tituladas: La expresión del cotidiano y Repercusiones del grupo interdisciplinario. CONCLUSIÓN Las acciones del grupo interdisciplinario proporcionaron innumerables beneficios tanto físicos, como psicológicos y sociales para cada mujer.

Abstract OBJECTIVE To describe the daily lives of women living with fibromyalgia through the implementation of an interdisciplinary group intervention and verify its benefits to the participants' health. METHOD This descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study was conducted with 12 women who participanted in an interdisciplinary health education group at the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected in 2016 through semi-structured interviews, which were organized and analyzed according to Bardin's content analysis. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (CAAE 16413013013100005259), in accordance with the legal and ethical guidelines estabished by Resolution 466/2012. RESULTS Two categories emerged from the analytical corpus, namely: Expression of everyday life and Repercussions of the interdisciplinary group. CONCLUSION The actions implemented by the interdisciplinary group resulted in numerous physical, psychological and social benefits for the women.

Desativação de Pontos-Gatilho no Tratamento da Dor Miofascial / Trigger Points Deactivation in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain / Desactivación de Puntos-Gatillo en el Tratamiento del Dolor Miofascial

A síndrome da dor miofascial (SDM) é causa de dor e limitações, sendo bastante prevalente na população. Seu diagnóstico se dá pela apresentação clínica e exame físico, sendo a dor no local o principal sintoma, que conta com uma irradiação característica conforme o músculo acometido. Devido a esta irradiação, a condição pode mimetizar outras situações clínicas comuns e deve ser lembrada como diagnóstico diferencial. Sua identificação e tratamento podem ser feitos de forma simples e o profissional da atenção primária está apto a realizá-los, no entanto, ainda é muito negligenciada, por ser condição pouco estudada. Seu tratamento inclui fármacos, mudanças de estilo de vida, técnicas de fisioterapia e de agulhamento, sendo que este pode ser a seco ou com injeção de substâncias. O agulhamento com infiltração anestésica parece ser técnica eficaz na desativação de pontos-gatilho musculares e aparenta ser superior às demais em alguns estudos, com a vantagem de ser menos doloroso em sua realização. O objetivo deste estudo é realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre a SDM, levando em conta o quadro clínico, o diagnóstico e o tratamento, retratando resultados com diversas técnicas de agulhamento e comparando-as entre si e com demais técnicas.

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) causes pain and limitations, being quite prevalent in the population. The diagnosis is due to the clinical presentation and physical examination, being the local pain the main symptom, which counts with a characteristic irradiation according to the affected muscle. Due to this irradiation, the condition may mimic other common clinical situations and should be remembered as a differential diagnosis. Its identification and treatment can be done in a simple way and the primary care professional is able to perform them, however, it is still neglected, being a poorly studied condition. Treatment includes drugs, lifestyle changes, physiotherapy and needling techniques, which can be dry or injected. Needling with anesthetic infiltration seems to be an effective technique in the deactivation of muscle trigger points and seems to be superior to others in some studies, with the advantage of being less painful in its accomplishment. The objective of this study is to perform a literature review on MPS, taking into account the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment, portraying results with several needling techniques and comparing them with each other and with other techniques.

El síndrome del dolor miofascial (SDM) es causa de dolor y limitaciones, siendo bastante prevalente en la población. Su diagnóstico se da por la presentación clínica y examen físico, siendo el dolor en el lugar el principal síntoma, que cuenta con una irradiación característica conforme el músculo acometido. Debido a esta irradiación, la condición puede mimetizar otras situaciones clínicas comunes y se debe recordarla como diagnóstico diferencial. Su identificación y tratamiento se pueden hacer de forma sencilla y el profesional de la atención primaria es capaz de realizarlos, sin embargo, todavía es muy descuidada, por ser una condición poco estudiada. El tratamiento incluye fármacos, cambios de estilo de vida, técnicas de fisioterapia y de aguja, siendo que éste puede ser en seco o con inyección de sustancias. El punzonado con infiltración anestésica parece ser técnica eficaz en la desactivación de puntos-gatillo musculares y parece ser superior a las demás en algunos estudios, con la ventaja de ser menos doloroso en su realización. El objetivo de este estudio es realizar una revisión de la literatura sobre la SDM, teniendo en cuenta el cuadro clínico, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento, retratando resultados con diversas técnicas de punzonado y comparándolas entre sí y con otras técnicas.

O efeito da cinesioterapia e hidrocinesioterapia sobre a dor, capacidade funcional e fadiga em mulheres com fibromialgia / The effect of kinesiotherapy and hydrokinesiotherapy on pain, functional capacity and fatigue in women with fibromyalgia

Introdução: A Fibromialgia (SFM) é definida como uma síndrome clínica que se caracteriza por dor difusa pelo corpo todo. Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos da cinesioterapia no solo e da hidrocinesioterapia na melhora da dor, fadiga muscular, e capacidade funcional desses pacientes. Métodos: É um estudo prospectivo cegado, onde foram avaliadas 17 pacientes do sexo feminino com SFM, e divididas em dois grupos: grupo I (cinesioterapia), e grupo II (hidrocinesioterapia). Avaliados através da EVA, escala de Chalder e teste de caminhada de seis minutos. Resultados: Na avaliação da dor, a média da pré e pós reabilitação para Gi e GII foram 7,57±1,38 e 3,83±1,34 6,9±1,57 e 4,33±1,88 respectivamente. Quanto à capacidade funcional pré e pós reabilitação do GI foi 492,86±50,51 e 498,67±71,47. Para GII foi 460,30±46,09 546,17±56,16. Em relação a fadiga global pré pós reabilitação GI foi 3,5±0,5 e 1±1,5 do GII foi 3,5±0,5, e 2,5±0,95. Conclusão: Ambas as abordagens são eficazes no tratamento da SFM, porém, a cinesioterapia no solo foi mais eficaz na redução da dor e da fadiga. A melhora da capacidade funcional esteve mais relacionada a hidrocinesioterapia.

Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FMS) is defined as a clinical syndrome characterized by diffuse pain throughout the body. Objective: to evaluate the effects of kinesiotherapy in soil and hydrokinesiotherapy in improving pain, muscle fatigue, and functional capacity of these patients. Methods: This is a prospective blinded study in which 17 female patients with FMS were divided into two groups: group I (kinesiotherapy) and group II (hydrokinesiotherapy). Evaluated through EVA, Chalder's scale and six-minute walk test. Results: In the evaluation of pain, the mean pre and post rehabilitation for Gi and GII were 7.57 ± 1.38 and 3.83 ± 1.34, 6.9 ± 1.57 and 4.33 ± 1.88. respectively. The functional capacity before and after rehabilitation of the GI was 492.86 ± 50.51 and 498.67 ± 71.47. For GII it was 460.30 ± 46.09 546.17 ± 56.16. Regarding the global pre-post rehabilitation GI fatigue was 3.5 ± 0.5 and 1 ± 1.5 GII was 3.5 ± 0.5, and 2.5 ± 0.95. Conclusion: Both approaches are effective in the treatment of FMS; however, ground kinesiotherapy has been more effective in reducing pain and fatigue. The improvement in functional capacity was more related to hydrokinesiotherapy.