Cognitive-behavioral intervention for juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome

Seven girls between 8.6 and 17.7 years of age were treated for symptoms of juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome (JPFS) using cognitive-behavioral techniques (progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery) aimed at reducing pain and facilitating sleep, as well as strategies aimed at increasing mast...

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Published inJournal of rheumatology Vol. 19; no. 10; p. 1617
Main Authors Walco, G A, Ilowite, N T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada 01.10.1992
Subjects
Adolescent
Affect - physiology
Anxiety - physiopathology
Behavior - physiology
Child
Cognition - physiology
Depression - physiopathology
Female
Fibromyalgia - physiopathology
Fibromyalgia - psychology
Fibromyalgia - therapy
Humans
Pain - physiopathology
Sleep - physiology
Syndrome
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Summary:Seven girls between 8.6 and 17.7 years of age were treated for symptoms of juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome (JPFS) using cognitive-behavioral techniques (progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery) aimed at reducing pain and facilitating sleep, as well as strategies aimed at increasing mastery over the pain and improving mood. Patients satisfying diagnostic criteria for JPFS based on the presence of chronic diffuse musculoskeletal pain lasting at least 3 months (mean = 9.4, SD = 8.28) and a minimum of 5 characteristic soft tissue trigger and/or tender points with absence of synovitis, were referred for intervention. Results indicated that in the majority of patients, such techniques were effective in reducing pain and facilitating improved functioning.
ISSN:0315-162X