Exercise for Special Populations February 17, 2012
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and fatigue. It affects approximately 2% of the population, and is more common in women than in men. Central nervous system sensitization affects the entire body, leading to many secondary symptoms. This paper will cover the history, symptoms, and causes of FMS as well as known treatments and exercise prescription for the syndrome. Fibromyalgia has been described as a full-body migraine. Another common explanation is to compare everyday life with FMS as being similar to the aches and pains associated with a severe |Gastroesophageal reflux | |Impaired memory and concentration |Peripheral neuropathy | |Restless leg syndrome and other sleep disorders |Sjogren’s syndrome | |Raynaud’s phenomena |Periodic muscle spasms and cramps | |Myofascial pain syndrome |Impaired coordination | |Intermittent hearing loss or ringing noises |Skin sensitivity, itching, burning | |Insomnia |Interstitial cystitis | |Dizziness |Chemical sensitivity | |Sensitivity to light, smells and sounds |Fatigue | |Costochondritis |Diffuse pelvic pain | |Nausea |Dyspareunia | |Rashes |Dermatographia | |Chronic sinusitis/post-nasal drip |Eye irritation, burning or dryness |
Ridge Hillhouse Professor Knight ENG 111 – E 26 March 2013 Fibromyalgia: How It Changes Lives A disease that surfaced during the 1980’s was soon called Fibromyalgia. Doctors had no knowledge of how to treat the disease fully, just small procedures that might or might not help patients. “Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain that is usually brought on by trauma or psychological stress,” according to the Mayo Clinic, which is an informational online forum for people with diseases. There…
hurting. Where did this come from all of a sudden? What’s going on with my body? Why do I hurt so badly? I’ve had this pain and I’ve asked myself these very same questions. 2) Many people suffer from fibromyalgia and the treatments vary from doctor to doctor. 3) My name is Leslie, and I have fibromyalgia. In 2009 I was in a car accident. After going to physical therapy and being on pain medications for 4 months it just seemed like nothing would help, like my pain was deeper, in my bones. My doctor…
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia affects many Americans although they may not know it. Although Fibromyalgia has many symptoms and getting diagnosed and finding relief is almost always difficult. The medical definition of fibromyalgia is a neurosensory disorder characterized by widespread muscle plain, joint stiffness, and fatigue. Statistics show that 5% of women between the age of 20 and 50 get fibromyalgia and 1.6% of men get fibromyalgia. Symptoms of fibromyalgia include muscle pain, stiffness,…
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common disorder characterized by multiple tender points, widespread deep muscle pain, fatigue, and depression. The termfibromyalgia comes from the Latin word for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek terms for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Less Pain, More Energy: See Fibromyalgia-Friendly Exercises What are tender points? Tender points are pain points or localized areas of tenderness around joints, but not the joints themselves. These tender points hurt when pressed…
Disorder: Fibromyalgia What? Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome of chronic widespread soft-tissue pain accompanied by weakness, fatigue and sleep disturbances; the cause is unknown. Where? The pain of fibromyalgia is generally widespread, involving both sides of the body. Pain usually affects the neck, buttocks, shoulders, arms, the upper back, and the chest. "Tender points" are localized areas of the body that are tender to light touch. Fibromyalgia tender points, or…
Next, I would palpate the carotid, apical, and radial pulses. To conclude the cardiovascular exam, I would auscultate the heart sounds with the bell and diaphragm for any arrhythmias or murmurs. Lastly, I would examine the musculoskeletal system. Fibromyalgia, OA and RA cause joint stiffness, swelling, and decreased range of motion. I would begin by inspecting the joints for symmetry, deformities, and alignment. Next, I would palpate the bones for tenderness, heat, edema, and crepitus. Crepitus is a…
I went to school and then I went to physiotherapy clinic for my first lecture. Our teacher started talking about fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. 8.45-9.00 am "Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndromes are disorders of nonarticular rheumatism, which are common and cause significant negative impact on quality of life.” 9.00-9.15 am “Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic, diffuse musculoskeletal pain and low pain threshold at specific anatomical sites. Pain…
Chiropractic Care “Chiropractic is a system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column, which are held to cause other disorders by affecting the nerves, muscles, and organs.” David Daniel Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, gave the first chiropractic adjustment in 1895, relieving a man of deafness. Doctors of Chiropractic aim to heal the human body naturally for many different ailments. A Doctor…
The Muscular System The human body has 656 individual muscles 327 antagonistic muscles and two unpaired muscles as the Orbicularis oris muscle and the Diaphragm Functions of Muscle 1. Movement: skeletal muscles are attached to bones by tendons. Because skeletal muscles Cross joints, when these muscle contract, the bones they attach to move this allows for various body motions, such as walking or waving your hands. 2. Stability : muscles are Holding your bones tightly together so it Stabilize…
fascia of the palm of the hand becomes thickened and shortened causing a contracture and flexion deformity of the fingers. Fascia – Thin connective tissue sheet around each muscle or groups of muscles that merge into and becomes part of a tendon. Fibromyalgia – Pain located at specific, small trigger points alinfs the neck, back, and hips. The trigger point are very tender to the touch and feel firm. Cause by injury or trauma. Ganglionectomy – Surgical procedure to remove a ganglion from a tendon. Gluteus…
