The Effect of a Rehabilitation Program for Treating Chronic Muscle Pain Disease (Fibromyalgia) in Women

Abstract

The study sample included 9 women infected with the disease, their ages ranged between 40-55 years, and the following measures were used to examine the study variables: The McGill Pain Scale (MPQ), Fibromyalgia Overall Impact Scale (FIQ), anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), muscle strength test for grip strength using dynamometer, CURLE-UP TEST for core muscles and SQUAT TEST for lower extremity muscles. The proposed program was applied to the study sample for a period of three months, with 3 sessions per week of physical therapy and two sessions per month of cognitive behavioral group therapy. Pre and post measurements were taken for the study sample. The results showed that there are statistically significant differences on each variable of pain, mental health and muscle strength in favor of the post measurement, and the absence of statistically significant differences on the quality of life, and the researcher concluded that the proposed program would be useful in relieving pain and improving the psychological state, and increase muscle strength in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, these patients are recommended to adhere to the physical activities and exercises used in the program to alleviate their disease symptoms.

Keywords: Rehabilitation Program, Treating, Chronic Muscle Pain Disease (Fibromyalgia)

DOI: 10.7176/JTHS/55-07

Publication date:March 31st 2021