The effectiveness and safety of electrotherapy in the management of fibromyalgia

Benlidayı, İlke Coşkun

doi:10.1007/s00296-020-04618-0

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“…The effects of other non-invasive neuromodulation techniques on fibromyalgia symptoms have been explored to a lesser extent. Despite limited evidence for the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) [ 78 ] and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) for fibromyalgia [ 79 ] or peripheral neuropathic pain symptoms [ 80 ], other approaches seem to provide more promising results.…”

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Non-Invasive Electric and Magnetic Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

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Although fibromyalgia is defined by its core muscular nociceptive component, it also includes multiple dysfunctions that involve the musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, immune, endocrine, as well as the central and peripheral nervous systems, amongst others. The pathogenic involvement of the nervous system and the numerous neurological and neuroinflammatory symptoms of this disease may benefit from neuromodulatory stimulation techniques that have been shown to be effective and safe in diverse nervous system pathologies. In this systematic review, we outline current evidence showing the potential of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as therapeutic strategies in fibromyalgia. In addition, we evaluate the contribution of these tools to the exploration of the neurophysiological characteristics of fibromyalgia. Considering that the pathogenesis of this disease is unknown, these approaches do not aim to causally treat this syndrome, but to significantly reduce a range of key symptoms and thus improve the quality of life of the patients.

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Non-Invasive Electric and Magnetic Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

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“…Pharmacological therapies and non-pharmacological treatment modalities are used for the management of non-inflammatory and inflammatory/autoimmune rheumatic diseases. 6 Over the last decade, there has been a shift to biological therapies in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. However, short-and long-term treatment with biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs might be related to some adverse effects.…”

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What are the benefits and harms of anti‐cytokine targeted therapies for adults with anti‐neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody‐associated vasculitis? ‐ A Cochrane Review summary with commentary

Benlidayı

2021

Int J of Rheum Dis

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“…More studies are needed to identify optimal treatment protocols for each electrotherapy modality. Overall, the growing amount of data support the role of electrotherapy modalities and given the efficacy and safety profile, this intervention method may be included in fibromyalgia treatment protocols ( Benlidayi, 2020 ).…”

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The role of physiotherapy in fibromyalgia: Current and future perspectives

Antunes

Marques

2022

Front. Physiol.

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by generalized musculoskeletal pain, hyperalgesia and allodynia, commonly associated with other symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep quality, anxiety and depression. The clinical manifestations of this rheumatic disease have significant psychosocial and economic repercussions, with a substantial impact on health status, quality of life and social activities. Currently, recommendations for the management of fibromyalgia include patient education and non-pharmacological interventions, and among the indicated treatments, clinical guidelines include several physiotherapeutic resources, essential for individuals affected by this syndrome. Research in the physiotherapy field has demonstrated its effectiveness, but there is a need to update the literature. This study aims to identify the effectiveness of physiotherapy in the treatment of individuals with fibromyalgia. We performed a literature review looking for articles dated from March 2012 to March 2022 using the terms “fibromyalgia”, “physiotherapy”, “physical therapy”, “rehabilitation” in different languages in various databases and their main information was read and collected and presented in a descriptive way. The effects of physiotherapy interventions are summarized in order to provide a reference for future research and clinical application. Research on non-pharmacological physiotherapy-oriented treatments has grown in recent years as an alternative for fibromyalgia treatment. This review allows fibromyalgia patients to receive appropriate physical therapy interventions to promote their health.

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The effectiveness and safety of electrotherapy in the management of fibromyalgia

Cited by 25 publications

References 65 publications

Non-Invasive Electric and Magnetic Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Non-Invasive Electric and Magnetic Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

What are the benefits and harms of anti‐cytokine targeted therapies for adults with anti‐neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody‐associated vasculitis? ‐ A Cochrane Review summary with commentary

The role of physiotherapy in fibromyalgia: Current and future perspectives

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