304 | Fibromyalgia: What Does The Research Say To Do?

Do you have or know an important other with Fibromyalgia? We're diving into the considerations that need to be accounted for around expectations for Fibromyalgia patients, what Fibromyalgia is, and how it presents within the body. Then, we discuss what success may look like for Fibromyalgia patients and 3 goals of Fibromyalgia treatment: Exercise (Low Impact Aquatic Training, Aerobic Training and Strength Training), Psychology (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Self-Efficacy, and Adherence), and Education. Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

04:07 – Considerations around expectations for Fibromyalgia

04:41 – What is Fibromyalgia?

05:31 –Symptoms and Diagnostic Criteria of Fibromyalgia

09:11 –3 categories of successful outcomes with Fibromyalgia + defining success

18:44 – Final thoughts on Fibromyalgia

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