Could Hands be a New Treatment to Fibromyalgia? A Pilot Study

Bruno, J; Franco, Daniel Marques; Ciol, Heloísa; Zanchin, Anderson Luis; Bagnato, Vanderlei Salvador; Aquino, Antônio Eduardo de

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“…In previous studies, the combined action of photobiomodulation and ultrasound has brought many benefits to people with fibromyalgia, such as reducing pain, improving quality of life, reducing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, among others 2,4 . All this positive action meets the new synergistic technology of physiotherapeutic resources and the new approach to application via the palms of the hands 3 .…”

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“…The systemic action, in our hypothesis, begins by applying laser and ultrasound resources to the palms of the hands. Here, the laser, through the photobiomodulation process, allows the analgesic, anti-inflammatory action and formation of more ATP (among other important actions), to be associated with ultrasound, with the same analgesic and anti-inflammatory capacity, but with the ability to promote cavitation and, therefore, increase the transition of sodium, potassium and calcium ions 2,4 . This entire process, conducted by afferent nerve fibers, takes this stimulus to the brain.…”

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“…In this way, the diagnosis is made only by exclusion, that is, patients undergo several tests to assess the existence of other diseases and only then, with the negative results of these other diseases, can the diagnosis of fibromyalgia be presumed. This entire context, all these characteristics of the disease mean that fibromyalgia promotes a very high level of interference not only in the patient's lifestyle, but also in the patient's daily routine, whether in the family, social or professional spheres 2,3 , resulting in negative effects condition on the quality of life of the patient and their family 4,5 . To treat fibromyalgia, there are two approaches: pharmacological and non-pharmacological actions.…”

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Fibromyalgia, a chronic disease that causes disabling pain, is on the rise worldwide. Over the last 6 years, the University of São Paulo, in Brazil, has developed equipment capable of synergistically emitting Photobiomodulation and Ultrasound. Furthermore, a new approach to treatment methodology, using the palms of the hands as a "gateway", has achieved better results. This new approach based on structural changes in the palms. The objective of this work is to evaluate possible differences in the intracranial compliance of patients that allow us to understand possible changes in the pain regulation center. The assessment of intracranial compliance was carried out using Brain4care technology, a mechanical extensometer that is connected to a mechanical device, in direct contact with the surface of the scalp in the temporal frontal-parietal region of the skull, being able to detect small cranial oscillations resulting from pressure. intracranial. Monitoring was carried out in periods before the intervention, during the intervention and after the intervention, totaling 20 minutes. The intervention was carried out using Laser and Ultrasound equipment. It was possible to observe the modulation of intracranial compliance, reducing values when above ideal, increasing the time considered within the ideal, Reduction of pain according to visual analogue scale and Improvement of quality of life according to the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire. Based on these observations, the synergistic treatment of photobiomodulation and ultrasound promoted pain reduction and improved quality of life, allowing the patient's full reintegration into family, society and the reestablishment of their professional activities.

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confidence: 99%