Levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic low back pain: Results of an aquatic physical therapy protocol

Objectives: This work aims to assess changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in women after the practice of a specific short duration 10-session aquatic physical therapy protocol in patients with fibromyalgia (FB). Methods: Case–control study. Thirteen women diagnosed with FB...

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Main Authors: Daniela Gomez Martin, Carolina David Wiener, Caroline Xavier de Freitas, Joice Luisa Costa, Airton José Rombaldi, Jean Pierre Oses
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2018-01-01
Series:FACETS
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Online Access:http://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/full/10.1139%2Ffacets-2017-0016