title: Fibromyalgia: a rehabilitation approach. A review.
abstract: Primary fibromyalgia syndrome, a myofascial disorder, is characterized by diffuse pain and tender points. Effective long term rehabilitation interventions for this disorder have not been demonstrated. The current rehabilitation interventions of fibromyalgia are evaluated and the psychologic consequences are summarized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine 65212.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Buckelew
mesh_terms: D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications