Effects of Watsu on the quality of life and pain in elderly woman with fibromyalgia
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v15n4.6756Keywords:
Rheumatology, Pain, Exercise.Abstract
Objective: To analyze the influence of Watsu quality of life and older with fibromyalgia pain. Method: We conducted an intervention study, almost experimental, attended by 17 elderly women with fibromyalgia, with a mean age of 67.5 ± 4.7 years. It was used, pre and post intervention, the SF-36 to assess quality of life, and the visual analogue scale for pain. The intervention protocol was to hold 10 sessions of Watsu, twice a week, lasting 40 minutes each. Results: evidenced statistically significant increase in functional capacity (p = 0.00445), limitation by physical (p = 0.01347), pain (p = 0.00861), Vitality (p = 0.00044), limitation by emotional aspects (p = 0.02019) mental health (p = 0.00748). Already the EVA was statistically lower in the second evaluation (p = 0.00059). Conclusion: It was possible to verify that the Watsu method provided benefits in reducing pain and improving the quality of life of women with fibromyalgia elderly. Keywords: Rheumatology; Ache; Physical exercise.Downloads
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2017-04-19
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Antunes MD, Vertuan MP, Miquilin A, Leme DE da C, Morales RC, Oliveira DV de. Effects of Watsu on the quality of life and pain in elderly woman with fibromyalgia. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Apr. 19 [cited 2024 Sep. 26];15(4):636-41. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6756
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