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Feldenkrais Intervention in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Pilot Study
Published Jan 1, 2001 · DOI · S. Kendall, L. Ekselius, B. Gerdle
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
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Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of the Feldenkrais intervention, in fibromyalgia patients. Methods: Twenty fibromyalgia patients started Feldenkrais intervention done as one individual and two group sessions weekly for 15 weeks. Nineteen started a group-based pain education program followed by a pool program. Test and self-report questionnaires were administered at the start, at six month follow up, and at the end of intervention. Results: After the Feldenkrais intervention improvement in balance and trends to better lower extremity muscle function were shown, but the improvements were not maintained. Conclusions: No sustained benefit of the Feldenkrais intervention compared to a pool program was seen. Methodological problems are discussed.
Feldenkrais intervention showed improvements in balance and lower extremity muscle function in fibromyalgia patients, but no sustained benefits were seen compared to a pool program.
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