CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Fibromyalgia http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:44:35 +0000 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:17:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=766 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Fibromyalgia : Yes, PT can be helpful with treating...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=766&PID=1066&title=fibromyalgia#1066 Author: Ask a PT
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Posted: Apr 24 2011 at 11:17am

Yes, PT can be helpful with treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia ie. trigger points, decrease endurance,  weakness, range of motion deficits, functional deficits, pain, etc.

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Posted: Apr 21 2011 at 7:35pm

Does exercise help reduce the symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia?  I have a daughter and her Doctor informed her that he believes she suffers from this condition.  We initially thought she was suffering from muscle cramps, but now believe it could be Fibromyalgia.  She doesn't like to take medications, and that's why I asked about treating it with an exercise routine.]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:35:35 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=766&PID=1064&title=fibromyalgia#1064 <![CDATA[Fibromyalgia : Fibromyalgia is a painful condition...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=766&PID=970&title=fibromyalgia#970 Author: sutindaya
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Posted: Dec 21 2010 at 4:33am

Fibromyalgia is a painful condition of the muscles which can occur as a result of stress, muscle injury, or muscle overuse. Tender areas in the muscles commonly called "knots" but in medical terminology called "trigger points" create muscle spasm and tightness.



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Posted: Nov 16 2010 at 10:51am

Our user asked: "I am a student doing a project trying to come up with as many exercises as I can for the condition of fibromyalgia. This project is not for a grade. I am getting input from different clinics etc. would appreciate any input thanks"

Ask a PT Response: "Physical therapy treatment of fibromyalgia includes: education, stress management, lifestyle training, manual therapy, modalities, aquatic therapy and conditioning and aerobic exercise. The types and forms of exercises prescribed to the patient will vary and will be dependent of the patient. The most important thing to remember when working with patients with fibromyalgia is that these patients may fatigue quickly and may have a low tolerance for exertion. Therefore, it will be important to start off with short exercise sessions and progress as tolerated. I hope this helps."
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