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Fibromyalgi

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The cause of fibromyalgia has long been unknown but recent studies has shown that disturbance in the central pain modulation may be the cause. The aim of the study was to examine what kind of physiotherapy and close related treatment methods in the treatment of fibromyalgia there are and to determine their evidence. Articles were obtained by searching through the databases PubMed, Academic Search, AMED/Webspirs, CINAHL/webspirs and PEDro for articles published from 1994 and ten years forward. The study was based on thirty articles that met the criteria for inclusion. To assess the quality of the clinical studies the SBU?s evaluation model was used. The different treatment modalities studied in the article were balneotherapy, pool exercise, aerobic exercise, high- and low intensive exercise, T?ai Chi, acupuncture, massage, ultrasound and interferent current, bright light treatment, exercise in combination of education and behavioural treatment. Despite the fact that the studies and the treatment methods had surprisingly low evidence and quality, the results indicated that pool exercise and the combination of exercise and education have the most positive effects regarding pain, global improvement and increased function or activity.

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Helena Haga Jenni Östensson

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Luleå/Hälsovetenskap

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