Research: TARGINO et al., Divisi

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Abstract

TARGINO et al., Division of Physical Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Ave. Giovanni Gronchi, 1106 Sao Paulo, Brazil, ucklrsu@ucl.ac.uk, review (36 references) acupuncture treatment for pain in patients with fibromyalgia .

Background

Fibromyalgia is a chronic, painful musculoskeletal syndrome of unknown etiology. Several complementary therapies have been used in an attempt to decrease symptoms . This article presents a literature review of acupuncture trials for the condition.

Methodology

Results

Application of traditional acupuncture results in positive rates on a Pain VAS, myalgic index, number of tender points, and improvement in quality of life as measured by the SF-36 questionnaire.

Conclusion

References

Targino RA, Imamura M, Kaziyama HHS, Souza LPM, Hsing WT, Imamura ST, et al. Pain treatment with acupuncture for patients with fibromyalgia. Current Pain and Headache Reports 6 (5): 379-383, Oct 2002.

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