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SPA therapy in fibromyalgia: a randomised controlled clinic study.

Arif Dönmez1, M Zeki Karagülle, Nuran Tercan

  • 1Department of Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. donmeza@istanbul.edu.tr

Rheumatology International
|June 21, 2005
PubMed
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Spa therapy offers significant benefits for fibromyalgia management. This treatment, added to medical care, improved symptoms like pain and fatigue, with effects lasting several months.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and other debilitating symptoms.
  • Current management strategies often involve a multimodal approach, but effective long-term treatments remain a focus of research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of spa therapy as an adjunctive treatment for fibromyalgia in women.
  • To assess the short-term and long-term effects of spa therapy on fibromyalgia symptoms and patient-reported outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 30 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
  • Participants were assigned to either a 2-week spa therapy group (plus medical treatment) or a control group (medical treatment and/or daily exercises).

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  • Outcomes, including the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), pain, tender points, sleep, fatigue, and psychological measures, were assessed over 9 months by a blinded investigator.

    • Main Results:

    • The spa therapy group demonstrated significant improvements compared to the control group in FIQ scores, pain levels, tender point count, fatigue, and global patient assessment immediately post-intervention.
    • These benefits showed sustained effects, with improvements in FIQ lasting for 6 months, and pain and tender point count improvements persisting for 1 month post-treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • The addition of spa therapy to standard medical treatment provides both short-term and long-term benefits for women suffering from fibromyalgia.
    • Spa therapy represents a valuable complementary approach for improving the quality of life and managing symptoms in fibromyalgia patients.