Evaluation of the Treatment of Patients with Fibromyalgia at the Clinical School of Physiotherapy of the University of Gurupi

Gláucia Gabrielle Ribeiro da Cruz

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

Gesiane Araújo Francisco

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

Polyana Martins Neiva Porfírio

Health Management and Hospital Administration, Gurupi UnirG University, Brazil.

Warly Neves de Araujo *

Public Health, Gurupi UnirG University, Brazil.

Thaís Bezerra de Almeida

Intensive Care and Public Health, Brazil.

Kelly Cristina Nunes Silva Cassimiro

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

Amanda Kalyan Jacier de Oliveira

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

Valmir Fernandes de Lira

Aquatic Physical Therapy and Specialist in Educational Administration, Hospital Physical Therapy, Brazil.

Kely Montelo Reis

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

Delvanir Alves Bispo de Souza

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

Kemily Jully Pires da Silva

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

Thaynara Francisca das Neves Morais

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

Paulla Romyna de Oliveira Souto

University of Gurupi (UnirG), Campus Gurupi do Tocantins, Brazil.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic local or general musculoskeletal pain, but rare. May present with muscle stiffness, joint stiffness, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, cognitive disorders, anxiety, depression, general sensitivity, and inability to perform activities of daily living. The present research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments of patients with fibromyalgia of the Clinical School of Physical Therapy of the University of Gurupi.

Materials and Methods: The methodology used for the analysis of the collected data was the statistical approach (described presentation of the results by means of measures of central tendency, based on percentages, statistical tests of comparisons of means and correlation).

Results: We found 400 materials conducive to the subject addressed, but only 234 patients were fitted to the proposed inclusion criteria. 

Conclusion: It is relevant by proving, through the tables, the effectiveness of the techniques used in relation to the improvement of pain and quality of life of these patients.

Keywords: Fibromyalgia, physiotherapy, chronic pain, musculoskeletal pain


How to Cite

Cruz, Gláucia Gabrielle Ribeiro da, Gesiane Araújo Francisco, Polyana Martins Neiva Porfírio, Warly Neves de Araujo, Thaís Bezerra de Almeida, Kelly Cristina Nunes Silva Cassimiro, Amanda Kalyan Jacier de Oliveira, et al. 2023. “Evaluation of the Treatment of Patients With Fibromyalgia at the Clinical School of Physiotherapy of the University of Gurupi”. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 35 (17):6-10. https://doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i175098.

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