This study aimed to test the efficacy of cupping therapy to improve symptoms and quality of life in patients diagnosed with the fibromyalgia syndrome. Participants were randomly assigned to cupping therapy, sham or usual care.
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UTILIZATION OF MIND-BODY PRACTICES FOR ADULTS WITH FIBROMYALGIA: 2017 NATIONAL HEALTH INTERVIEW SURVEY [PDF]
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a medical condition characterized by chronic pain and tenderness. Individuals with FM may experience burdensome symptoms, which impact their health-related quality of life.
CONTRERAS, JENNIFER
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Evaluation and Management of Sleep Disorders in the Hand Surgery Patient. [PDF]
Despite posing a significant public health threat, sleep disorders remain poorly understood and often underdiagnosed and mismanaged. Although sleep disorders are seemingly unrelated, hand surgeons should be mindful of these because numerous conditions of
Gaspar, Michael P.+4 more
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Demographic, clinical, and treatment characteristics of the juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome cohort enrolled in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance Legacy Registry. [PDF]
BackgroundTo describe the demographic, clinical, and treatment characteristics of youth diagnosed with juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome (JPFS) who are seen in pediatric rheumatology clinics.MethodsInformation on demographics, symptoms, functioning,
Boneparth, Alexis D+4 more
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Migraine, Fibromyalgia, and Depression among People with IBS: A Prevalence Study [PDF]
BACKGROUND. Case descriptions suggest IBS patients are more likely to have other disorders, including migraine, fibromyalgia, and depression. We sought to examine the prevalence of these conditions in cohorts of people with and without IBS. METHODS.
Cabral, Howard J.+4 more
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Pain Perception after Isometric Exercise in Women with Fibromyalgia [PDF]
Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify exercise protocols incorporating isometric contractions that provide pain relief in women with fibromyalgia. Design: A before-after trial. Setting: A physical therapy department in an academic setting.
Bement, Marie K. Hoeger+5 more
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Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in patients with fibromyalgia [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Fibromyalgia is a prevalent syndrome of widespread pain and multiple tender points, with no inflammatory, dystrophic or degenerative changes, probably related to abnormal central modulation of pain processing.
Helfenstein Junior, Milton+2 more
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Personal constructs of mind-body identity in people who experience medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) [PDF]
"Medically unexplained symptoms" (MUS) refers to chronic physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, which produce significant levels of distress and functional impairment.
Payne, Helen+2 more
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Central Sensitization in the Bladder Pain Syndrome [PDF]
Introduction: Nociceptive hyper-excitability and Central Sensitization (CS), have been identified as responsible for maintaining pain in several chronic neuropathic pain conditions, among which Bladder pain syndrome (BPS). Aim of the present study was to
Cambieri, Chiara+6 more
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Managing chronic widespread pain in primary care : a qualitative study of patient perspectives and implications for treatment delivery [PDF]
Funding The MUSICIAN trial was supported by an award from Arthritis Research UK, Chesterfield, UK. Grant number: 17292. The funding body approved the design of the study.
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