What is the effectiveness of Myofascial release on pain management in individuals with fibromyalgia?
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Cross, Abigail
Goetzinger, Alli
Knutson, Abby
Wright, Emma
Wright, Hannah
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2024-04-24
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Myofascial Release , Fibromyalgial , MFR , FM , Chronic Pain , Manual Therapy
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Fibromyalgia is defined as a long-lasting disorder that causes pain, stiffness, fatigue, and tenderness throughout the body due to altered signaling in the neural pathways. Around 5 million Americans will be diagnosed with fibromyalgia this year alone. Of those diagnosed, 5.6% of them will be females in the ages of 35-55 years old. Many individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia report widespread pain, muscle tightness, fatigue, and muscle weakness. These symptoms greatly impact participation in occupations such as activities of daily living (ADL), social participation, and work. Currently, the treatment for fibromyalgia is multidisciplined, incorporating cognitive therapy, medication, massage, and exercise. The purpose of this analysis is to critically appraise the intervention of massage via the form of myofascial release on pain reduction in patients with fibromyalgia. Level 1A systematic reviews were analyzed and included in the CAT if they were published in the last 10 years. These articles included information about the effectiveness of myofascial release on the reduction of pain and the impact myofascial release has on the quality of life in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The analysis showed that myofascial release decreases widespread body pain and increases occupational participation among individuals who received the intervention. The intervention of myofascial release requires more research to determine the effective duration and frequency of myofascial release protocol in individuals with fibromyalgia.
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Creighton University
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