Management of patients with fibromyalgia using biofeedback: a randomized control trial.
Indian J Med Sci
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2007 Aug; 61(8): 455-61
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic rheumatological condition which could be characterized by generalized pain and fatigue. Cognitive and behavioral therapy has been found to be a suitable technique in the management of FMS. This study intends to evaluate the efficacy of electromyography (EMG) biofeedback to reduce pain in patients with FMS. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A randomized controlled trial involving two groups of FMS patients, one receiving EMG biofeedback and the other a sham biofeedback, was carried out. The assessment tools included in the study were fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ), visual analogue scale (VAS), six-minute walk test (SMWT) and number of tender points; and tenderness of each tender point was done for both the groups. STATISTICS A Student's 't' test was used to study the test for significance.RESULTS:
After using biofeedback, the mean VAS scores and the mean number of tender points were found to be 3 out of 10 and 6 out of 18 respectively. Subjective analysis from both groups showed improvement in physical and psychological realms. Statistical significance.CONCLUSION:
Biofeedback as a treatment modality reduces pain in patients with FMS, along with improvements in FIQ, SMWT and the number of tender points.
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Assunto principal:
Dor
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Síndrome
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Biorretroalimentação Psicológica
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Medição da Dor
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Fibromialgia
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Indicadores Básicos de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Med Sci
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
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