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