Efeitos da fisioterapia aquática em mulheres com fibromialgia : uma série de casos.

Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the role of AF in pain and the impact on the quality of life of women with fibromyalgia syndrome. Methods: This is an experimental study without a control group, a case series type, constituted by women of any race, color or ethnicity, between 40 and 60 years old with a medical certificate stating a clinical diagnosis of FMS. Results: Two fibromyalgic women aged 54 and 58 years took part in the study, with 11 positive tender points at baseline and 9 and 10, respectively, post intervention. When comparing pre- and post-session algometry, a higher pain perception threshold was observed in Patient A in the occipital region and in Patient B in the supraspinatus muscle, however without statistical significance. Better quality of life was found in the domains of feeling good, pain and morning stiffness. Final considerations: Water immersion exercises offer relaxation, analgesia, decrease depression and increase functional performance.. Continuing aquatic exercise programs are necessary considering the chronicity of fibromyalgia syndrome symptoms.