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Fibromyalgia Pain: New Insights, New Hope

Author(s):

Mark L. Fuerst

Which type of physical activity best relieves symptoms? What underlies the hypersensitivity of fibromyalgia? Recent studies offer answers.

References1. Wang C, Schmid CH, Fielding RA, et al. Effect of tai chi versus aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia: comparative effectiveness randomized controlled trial. BMJ. 2018;360:k851. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k851.2. Lee U, Kim M, Lee K, et al. Functional brain network mechanism of hypersensitivity in chronic pain. Sci Rep. 2018;8:243. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-18657-4.3. Scioli-Salter ER, Smith BN, McSheffrey S, et al. Self-efficacy for adoption and maintenance of exercise among fibromyalgia patients: a pilot study. Am J Lifestyle Med. Published online December 12, 2017. doi.org/10.1177/1559827617745264.

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