Estudo da aplicação da radiofrequência e laserpuntura auricular em sujeitos com fibromialgia.

Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia generates generalized musculoskeletal pain, most usual in women aged between 35 to 44 years old. It has no defined etiology and may have more than one causative factor. Physical therapy have working for provide better life quality to this people through resources such as laser, which can be associated with auriculotherapy in the acupuncture by laser modality, and radiofrequency therapy, promoting analgesia and muscle relaxation. Objective: To describe pain behavior, level of functionality, levels of anxiety and depression with auricular acupuncture by laser and radiofrequency therapy in women with fibromyalgia. Materials and methods: the sample was composed of 8 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia, selected and evaluated (Visual Analog Pain Scale, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Beck Anxiety and Depression Inventory) before and after the intervention, divided into two groups. First group received 8 sessions of radiofrequency application (upper trapezius region in the temperature range between 35 and 37ºC) and second group receive radiofrequency application plus auricular acupuncture by laser (low intensity laser at 660nm wavelength with 4 Joules during 8 seconds at each point). Results: The results were positive in pain, anxiety and depression levels, but without significant statistical improvement. In functionality, we had significant reduction in the total values in the fibromyalgia questionnaire in the first group. In the second group there was no statistical difference, due to the large variation of the sample. Final considerations: The results obtained were satisfactory, according to the proposed objective. However, studies with larger sampling and longer intervention time are needed.