A Therapeutic Alternative in the Management of Fibromyalgia

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A Therapeutic Alternative in the Management of Fibromyalgia

Journal Title: Revista Cuarzo - Year 2017, Vol 23, Issue 1

Abstract

IntroductIon: Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects up to 5% of the population and causes significant deterioration of the quality of life for the sufferer, so it is a therapeutic challenge. The objective of the present study was to describe the experience of the AtlasPRO-filax® method in patients with fibromyalgia diagnosed according to the criteria of the American College of Reumatology (ACR) 2010. Methodology: A cross - sectional study with 63 patients with fibromyalgia was done. Patients were monitored two and six months after applying the AtlasPROfilax® method, in order to evaluate the pain level by visual analogue scale VAS and reevaluate ACR criteria in the follow-up appointment. Results: The average age of patients was 48.5 SD 12.6 years, 95.24% were female. 100% of patients improved pain (initial VAS of 8 vs 4 and 3 after two and six months respectively) and these were significant results. A reduction of widespread pain index as well as a reduction in the presence of symptoms such as fatigue, non-restorati-ve sleep and cognitive disorders that are typical of fibromyalgia were also found in 46% of cases. ConclusIon: This study has provided evidence of the effecti-veness of the neuromuscular stimulation method of the suboccipital musculature called AtlasPROfilax® in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Randomized and controlled studies are required to demonstrate the medium and long term effectiveness of this therapeutic alternative.

Authors and Affiliations

Malagón, J. , Villaveces, M. , & Manent, L.

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EP ID EP694611
DOI https://doi.org/10.26752/cuarzo.v23.n1.221
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