Evaluation of the Treatment of Patients with Fibromyalgia at the Clinical School of Physiotherapy of the University of Gurupi

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic local or general musculoskeletal pain, but rare. May present with muscle stiffness, joint stiffness, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, cognitive disorders, anxiety, depression, general sensitivity, and inability to perform activities of daily living. The present research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments of patients with fibromyalgia of the Clinical School of Physical Therapy of the University of Gurupi.

Materials and Methods: The methodology used for the analysis of the collected data was the statistical approach (described presentation of the results by means of measures of central tendency, based on percentages, statistical tests of comparisons of means and correlation).

Results: We found 400 materials conducive to the subject addressed, but only 234 patients were fitted to the proposed inclusion criteria.

Conclusion: It is relevant by proving, through the tables, the effectiveness of the techniques used in relation to the improvement of pain and quality of life of these patients.