Efficacy of manual lymph drainage and myofascial therapy in patients with fibromyalgia : A systematic review.
Schmerz
; 35(5): 349-359, 2021 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33326048
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease of unknown origin characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, disordered sleep and joint stiffness among other symptoms.OBJECTIVE:
To compare outcomes of manual lymph drainage and myofascial therapy in patients with fibromyalgia.METHODS:
This was a systematic review. The databases PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, ScieLo, PEDro, Dialnet, Web of Science, and Elsevier were searched for articles in English or Spanish examining the efficacy of myofascial therapy and/or manual lymph drainage to treat fibromyalgia. Of 356 articles extracted, sixteen articles and one doctoral thesis fulfilled the criteria established for inclusion.RESULTS:
The methodological quality of the studies reported in the articles was good (PEDro score 7.49⯱ 1.47). The studies included compared different treatments with lymph drainage and/or myofascial therapy. Outcomes indicated improved quality of life for both therapies in all the studies.CONCLUSIONS:
Myofascial therapy and lymph drainage may be effective in patients with fibromyalgia. Further work is needed as the scientific evidence available is still insufficient.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Fibromyalgia
Type of study:
Guideline
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Systematic_reviews
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Schmerz
Journal subject:
NEUROLOGIA
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Spain