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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)
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2022
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis and fibrositis, is one of the most common chronic pain conditions, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Due to the difficult nature of fibromyalgia, treatment requires a team approach including the patient, physicians familiar with the condition (rheumatologists, internists), physical-, massage- and occupational therapists, and other health care professionals.
The main goal is the relief of pain and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia and helping the affected individual to cope with the condition. Treatment may include physical therapy, stress-relief methods, including light massage and manual lymph drainage, and medication for pain and sleep management.
Several studies on the effectiveness of lymphatic drainage system in the treatment of fibromyalgia indicate that Lymphatic drainage system yields positive results in terms of pain relief, stiffness, sleep and general health status.
The result of a randomized controlled trial comparing manual lymphatic drainage system with connective tissue massage in the treatment of women affected by fibromyalgia suggests lymphatic drainage system to be more effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia than classic massage!
