Fibromyalgia 2

Question 1

FM: pt education should focus on

Answer 1

• energy conservation

- proper biomechanics

Question 2

energy conservation

Answer 2

• time mgmt skills

- possible AD usage

Question 3

proper biomechanics

Answer 3

• postural exercise

- body mechanics

Question 4

aquatic therapy: aerobic exercise temp

Answer 4

28-30˚ C

Question 5

aquatic therapy: variations of aerobic exercise

Answer 5

• run at height of xiphoid
• subaquatic cycling
• adapted swimming

Question 6

aquatic therapy: frequency and duration

Answer 6

• 3x/wk

- ≥ 20 mins per session

Question 7

aquatic therapy: strengthening and stretching temp

Answer 7

no less than 32˚C

Question 8

Most FM pts have poor

Answer 8

• strength
• flexibility
• aerobic capacity

Question 9

outcome measures for FM

Answer 9

HAD scale
SF-36
FIQR

Question 10

HAD scale

Answer 10

• anxiety and depression
• 2 subscales
• scores range 0-21
• higher score = higher anxiety and depression

Question 11

SF-36 measures

Answer 11

quality of life

Question 12

SF-36

Answer 12

• scores range 0-100

- higher score = better health

Question 13

FIQR =

Answer 13

Refived fibromyalgia impact questionnaire

Question 14

FIQR: 3 sections

Answer 14

1. activity level
2. overall impact
3. symptom intensity

Question 15

FIQR: scoring (section 1)

Answer 15

add totals and divide by 3

Question 16

FIQR: scoring (section 2)

Answer 16

add totals

Question 17

FIQR: scoring (section 3)

Answer 17

add totals and divide by 2

Question 18

FIQR: scoring (section 4)

Answer 18

compute totals

Question 19

FIQR: higher score =

Answer 19

negative impact

Question 20

typical FIQR score for a FM pt

Answer 20

40s/50s

Question 21

best types of PT interventions for FM

Answer 21

• aquatic therapy
• aerobic exercise
• strengthening

Question 22

worst PT interventions for FM

Answer 22

modalities - don’t do it!