Fibromyalgia

• Main Authors: Marek Grabski, Tomasz Wójcik, Iwona Napora
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Termedia Publishing House 2015-01-01
• Series: Studia Medyczne
• Subjects: treatment; fibromyalgia; kinesitherapy
• Online Access: http://www.termedia.pl/Fibromyalgia,67,24252,1,1.html

Fibromyalgia is classified as a disease of the connective tissue. There are many hypotheses about the causes of fibromyalgia, but none of them is finally confirmed. Due to unexplained etiopathogenesis of the illness, its treatment is difficult. People with fibromyalgia who suffer from generalised pains and chronic fatigue give up sport and increased physical activity in fear of escalation of ailments, limiting themselves to pharmacological therapy or psychotherapy. Meanwhile, properly selected kinesitherapeutic training can significantly improve the quality of life of people with fibromyalgia. The article discusses the current diagnostic criteria, clinical picture of the disease, and methods of treatment, with particular emphasis on therapeutic exercises.