EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

Abstract

The article explained principles and the policy of physical therapy complex for the patients suffering from fibromyalgia at the stage of polyclinic examination. One of the common abnormalities of the locomotory system that occurs among different population groups is osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine with pronounced pain syndrome, as one of the manifestations of myofascial syndrome. In most cases, fibromyalgia syndrom is acquired, therefore timely detection and correct treatment affected muscles and fascia are one of the significant issues of medicine and physical therapy, gives the opportunity to correct the state of health with the help of physical exercises, physiotherapy, point massage. 23 patients with osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine took part in the research. The importance of an individual approach was confirmed during the in-depth study, and the physical condition and well-being of patients depends on the nature and level of intensity of physical exertion. There are main areas in fibromyalgia treatment: reducing of peripheral pain, including muscle aches; prevention of the central sensitization; he use of methods aimed at concomitant pathology. A complex multimodal approach in the treatment of fibromyalgia, which would include not only pharmacological, but also non-pharmacological methods, is important. Special measures to improve physical activity were also slow running, walk, exercises for strengthening muscles – not only in the morning but also during the day. The effectiveness of the rehabilitation complex was confirmed by the positive dynamics of clinical manifestations and an improvement in quality of life. Clinical research confirmed the advantage of the рhysical terapy techniques employment owing to the impact on the general and local regeneration processes in different body systems. Most indicators were normalized in 84% of the surveyed.