Abstract
Objective
The aim of the study was to evaluate the short-term and 1-year follow-up results of
connective tissue manipulation and combined ultrasound (US) therapy (US and high-voltage
pulsed galvanic stimulation) in terms of pain, complaint of nonrestorative sleep,
and impact on the functional activities in patients with fibromyalgia (FM).
Methods
This is an observational prospective cohort study of 20 female patients with FM. Intensity
of pain, complaint of nonrestorative sleep, and impact of FM on functional activities
were evaluated by visual analogue scales. All evaluations were performed before and
after 20 sessions of treatment, which included connective tissue manipulation of the
back daily, for a total of 20 sessions, and combined US therapy of the upper back
region every other session. One-year follow-up evaluations were performed on 14 subjects.
Friedman test was used to analyze time-dependent changes.
Results
Statistical analyses revealed that pain intensity, impact of FM on functional activities,
and complaints of nonrestorative sleep improved after the treatment program (P < .05).
Conclusion
Methods used in this study seemed to be helpful in improving pain intensity, complaints
of nonrestorative sleep, and impact on functional activities in patients with FM.
Key Indexing Terms
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
April 26,
2006
Received in revised form:
March 15,
2006
Received:
November 17,
2005
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