Day Hospital and Ambulatory Concepts for the Management of Fibromyalgia
A Winkelmann, R Hieblinger, M Offenbächer, G Stucki · Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin · 2006 · Heft 10
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Objective: Fibromyalgia is a common cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain with unknown origin. Despite the numerous abnormalities described in patients with fibromyalgia, there is as yet no generally agreed upon explanation for the pathogenesis of the disorder. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that is difficult to treat. It is seems most important to educate the patient and family regarding the uncertainty involved in pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment [Wolfe F 1990]. Multi-disciplinary treatment may be the preferred approach needed in chronic pain disorders such as fibromyalgia. Suitable programs may…