Whole body cryotherapy; Fibromyalgia; Quality of life
Abstract :
[en] Introduction: Although fibromyalgia syndrome (SFM) affects 2–4 percent of adults, research has not identified a
preferred therapeutic option for patients worldwide yet. Based on recent findings, it can be expected that whole
body cryotherapy can improve health-reported quality of life by alleviating the symptoms of musculoskeletal
pain and fatigue.
Objective: Our aim was to determine whether whole body cryotherapy only can result in improved perceived
health and quality of life in fibromyalgia patients.
Methods: 24 patients with fibromyalgia diagnosis were randomized into 2 groups (n= 11 in the whole body
cryotherapy group, n=13 in the control group). In the whole body cryotherapy group, 10 sessions of whole
body cryotherapy were performed (in addition to usual care) in a standard cryotherapy room over a duration of
8 days. Subjects in the control group did not change anything in their everyday activities. Quality of life was
assessed just before and one month after treatment.
Results: Compared with the control group, patients in the whole body cryotherapy group reported significantly
improved for health-reported quality of life. These effects lasted for at least one month following intervention.
Conclusion: Based on these findings, whole body cryotherapy can be recommended as an effective clinically
adjuvant approach in the improvement of health-related quality of life in fibromyalgia patients.
Disciplines :
Human health sciences: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Vitenet, Mathilde; University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne > Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department > Sébastopol Hospital
Tubez, François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la motricité > Kinésithérapie générale et réadaptation
Marreiro, Anthony
Polidori, Guillaume; University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France > GRESPI, Research Group in Engineering Sciences
Taiar, Redha; University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France > GRESPI, Research Group in Engineering Sciences
Legrand, Fabien; University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France > C2S, Cognition Health and Socialization
Boyer, François Constant; University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France > Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department > Sébastopol Hospital
Language :
English
Title :
Effect of whole body cryotherapy interventions on health-related quality of life in fibromyalgia patients: A randomized controlled trial
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