Journal article

Publication year: 2017

Pages: 35-44

Journal: Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Volume number: 27

Issue number: 1

ISSN: 0940-6689

eISSN: 1439-085X

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-120121

Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag

Abstract: 

Purpose: We evaluated the efficacy of biomechanical stimulation therapy (BMS) in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).

Methods: 15 participants received 20 min of BMS therapy of the tender points near the humeral epicondyles 3 times a week for 6 weeks, 13 participants received a sham treatment with a disconnected probe according to the same scheme. We evaluated local and global pain by visual analogue scale, muscular strength of the muscle groups inserting at the epicondyli by means of muscle function tests as well as quality of life and physical functioning by fibromyalgia impact questionnaire and FIBRO change scale.

Results: Both after 6 weeks of treatment and at the end of a 12-week follow-up period there were no significant changes within and between the treatment groups.

Conclusions: It can be concluded that although BMS of tender points is well tolerated, it is not suited for improving local or global symptoms and physical function in FMS patients.

Harvard Citation style: Cebulla, S., Lange, U., Mueller-Ladner, U. and Tarner, I. (2017) Evaluation of the Efficacy of Biomechanical Stimulation Therapy in Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 27(1), pp. 35-44. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-120121

APA Citation style: Cebulla, S., Lange, U., Mueller-Ladner, U., & Tarner, I. (2017). Evaluation of the Efficacy of Biomechanical Stimulation Therapy in Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 27(1), 35-44. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-120121