Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in fibromyalgia patients: proof-of-concept study (Study Protocol)

Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in fibromyalgia patients: proof-of-concept study (Study Protocol)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Albeit exercise is currently advocated as one of the most effective management strategies for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS); the implementation of exercise as a FMS treatment in reality is significantly hampered by patients' poor...

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Main Authors: Spottiswoode Bruce, Grimmer-Somers Karen A, Morris Linzette D, Louw Quinette A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
<it>fibromyalgia syndrome</it>
<it>pain catastrophizing</it>
<it>virtual reality exposure therapy</it>
<it>exercise and compliance</it>
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/85

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