Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 1 , Pages 84-92 , January 2009

Effects of 2 Physiotherapy Programs on Pain Perception, Muscular Flexibility, and Illness Impact in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study

  • M. Valencia

      Affiliations

    • Area of Physiotherapy, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of León, Spain
    • ,
  • B. Alonso

      Affiliations

    • Area of Physiotherapy, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of León, Spain
    • ,
  • M.J. Álvarez

      Affiliations

    • Area of Physiotherapy, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of León, Spain
    • ,
  • M.J. Barrientos

      Affiliations

    • Area of Physiotherapy, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of León, Spain
    • ,
  • C. Ayán

      Affiliations

    • Physical Doctor, Area of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Department of Physiology, University of León, Spain
    • ,
  • V. Martín Sánchez

      Affiliations

    • Physical Doctor, Area of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Department of Physiology, University of León, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Vicente Martín Sánchez, Area of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of León, Campus de Vegazana, 24071-León, Spain

Received 10 January 2008 ,Revised 9 July 2008 ,Accepted 20 July 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.07.003

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 1 , Pages 84-92 , January 2009

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