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Pain Neuroscience Education and Motor Imagery-Based Exercise Protocol May Reduce Pain Intensity for Patients With Fibromyalgia

11/29/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

In a randomized controlled study, researchers found that combining pain neuroscience education with motor imagery-based exercises can reduce pain intensity in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic back...

11/29/2024

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Is Aquatic Therapy More Effective Than Land-Based Therapy for Reducing Pain in Women With Fibromyalgia?

10/09/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

A randomized controlled trial reveals that aquatic therapy significantly reduces pain intensity and improves sleep quality in women with fibromyalgia compared to traditional land-based therapy, highlighting...

10/09/2024

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Fibromyalgia: Which Therapies Are Most Effective?

01/18/2021

Although many therapies are available for fibromyalgia, data is lacking on effectiveness of these therapies. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis including 224 trials involving 29,962 participants to...

01/18/2021

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Nerve Stimulation Can Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain in Women

01/07/2020

Study authors sought to determine whether using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in addition to standard treatment can reduce movement‐evoked pain among women with fibromyalgia.

01/07/2020

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TENS Improves Pain For Women With Fibromyalgia

10/30/2018

Women with fibromyalgia can see a significant improvement in pain, fatigue, and disease impact during physical activity when treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve...

10/30/2018

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