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Aquatic physical therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia

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January 2014

Aquatic physical therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia

Vol: 3| Issue: 1| Number:59| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The effectiveness of aquatic physical therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Clin Rehabil. 2013 Oct;27(10):892-908

Contributing Authors:
TB Lima JM Dias BF Mazuquin CT da Silva RM Nogueira AP Marques EL Lavado JR Cardoso

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Synopsis

Data from 27 RCTs, spanning 1265 patients, was pooled and analyzed to evaluate the benefits of aquatic physical therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Relevant evidence from 1970 to 2012 was investigated and the results presented in this meta-analysis and systematic review indicated that aquatic physical therapy for fibromyalgia treatment demonstrated superior functional ability, stiffness and ...

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