Electrical Muscle Stimulation Effect Versus Myofascial Release on Quality of Life in Female Fibromyalgia

Electrical Muscle Stimulation Effect Compared With Myofascial Release on Quality of Life in Female Fibromyalgia

the study was done to investigate the effect of Electrical Muscle Stimulation as muscle strengthening versus the effect of myofascial releasing on quality of life in female fibromyalgia patients while following Mediterranean diet.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by unrefreshing sleep, physical exhaustion, and cognitive difficulties. It affects all populations worldwide and requires a diagnosis of widespread pain for at least three months. People with Fibromyalgia show abnormal endogenous pain modulation, including reduced conditioned pain modulation and exercise-induced hypoalgesia. Exercise is considered a first-line treatment for Fibromyalgia. Electrical myostimulation has been shown to improve pain, sleep subscales, and quality of life. A potential causal link between Fibromyalgia and micronutrient deficiency has been suggested. The study focuses on fibromyalgia, which affects mostly females and is difficult to diagnose easily. Electrical myostimulation and myofascial release are effective treatments for Fibromyalgia.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Sixty females have diagnosed suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome.
2. Their ages will be ranged from 45 to 55 years old.
3. Their body mass index will be ranged from 25 to 34 ( overweight and obese type 1)
4. They have willingness to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Peripheral vascular diseases.
2. Drug abuse.
3. Smokers.
4. Chest disease. ( either obstructive or restrictive ).
5. Clinical signs of sever cardiac events ( eg. Congestive heart disease).