Is There a Dose Response Relationship Between Soft Tissue Manual Therapy and Clinical Outcomes in Fibromyalgia?

Current clinical guidelines do not support the use of manual therapy (MT) interventions for Fibromyalgia (FM) patients, despite evidence of positive biochemical, mechanical and psychological effects, and the popularity of hands-on treatments amongst patients. An optimal dose for MT has not been established; this may explain the discrepancies found within the published literature. The aim of this systematic review was to determine whether there is a dose response relationship for MT leading to improvements in core domains of FM symptomology; Pain, Mood, Sleep, Global Measure of Impact (Functional Status& Quality of Life).
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tags: Myofascial Pain and Treatment Source Type: research