Fibromyalgia syndrome and myofascial pain syndrome. Do they exist

作者: Thomas W. Bohr

DOI: 10.1016/S0733-8619(18)30051-3

关键词: Physical therapyFibromyalgia syndromeMyofascial pain syndromePain syndromeMedicine

摘要: This article discusses the validity of two popular pain syndromes, fibromyalgia syndrome and myofascial syndrome. The history, scientific evidence, legal aspects these controversial entitities are reviewed. Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis currently in wide use, especially among rheumatologists family physicians, as well neurologists.

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