Statistics
This population is effected most by Fibromyalgia. (Gender, Age)
What is women 35-45? 75-90%
Research shows this type of therapy is beneficial for Fibromyalgia patients.
What is Aquatic Therapy?
Headaches, Bowel problems, Fatigue and Mood Changes all are symptoms of Fibromyalgia. This chronic pain syndrome is often misdiagnosed for Fibromyalgia and does NOT have these symptoms.
What is Myofascial Pain syndrome?
What is Lyme Disease?
Fibromyalgia affects this many people worldwide. (Millions)
What is 10 million?
This form of karate is often recommended by therapists to supplement therapy.
What is Tai Chi?
True or False: Onset after trauma, burning sensation, local perspiration, and cold intolerance are all signs and symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
False. These are signs and symptoms of CRPS.
True or False: To have Fibromyalgia you must have 11 out of 18 tender spots.
False
On June 21, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lyrica as the first drug to treat fibromyalgia. The pharmaceutical name for this drug is?
What is Pregabalin?
Other than Aquatic Therapy, this type of therapy is used when treating Fibromyalgia patients.
What is Aerobic Therapy?
Difficulty with concentration, memory deficits, and confusion all describe this phenomenon Fibromyalgia patients experience.
What is FibroFog?
Lowering your ___ ___ ___ can significantly reduce your chance of developing Fibromyalgia.
What is Body Mass Index?
This many drugs have been approved by the FDA for treating Fibromyalgia?
What is 3?
Taking into consideration Fibromyalgia signs and symptoms, how many days per week should a Fibromyalgia patient, if able, perform strength building exercises.
What is 2 times per week?
90% of people with Fibromyalgia complain of this symptom that can be treated w/ physical therapy.
What is TMJ pain?
When performing The Manual Tender Point Survey, how many kilograms of force is applied to the survey site with the pads of your thumbs?
What is 4kg?
This is the percent of patients who have their major life organs (Heart,Lungs) effected by FMS.
0%
This PT intervention for Fibromyalgia is illegal in Florida.
What is Dry Needling?
What is 4?
This is the universally recognized healthcare standard when it comes to diagnosing Fibromyalgia.
What is american college of rheumatology guidelines?