Fibromyalgia (AOTA)

Question 1

what is fibromyalgia

Answer 1

a syndrome consisting of widespread pain affecting the entire musculoskeletal system

Question 2

symptoms of fibromyalgia

Answer 2

widespread soft tissue pain, nonrestorative sleep, fatigue, inability to think clearly, parethesias and joint swelling, depression, and anxiety

must have excessive tenderness in at least 11 of 18 trigger points on the body

Question 3

OT evaluations for fibromyalgia

Answer 3

daily activity log: record of baseline of daily activities client is engaged in

COPM

Pain assessment: establish a baseline of pain and documentation of improvements or regression of pain levels after OT tx

Question 4

OT interventions for fibromyalgia

Answer 4

1. client education to avoid pain triggers and manage stress
2. gentle regular aerobic exercise
3. sleep hygiene techniques
4. myofascial release and trigger point tx
5. massage
6. relaxation exercises
7. biofeedback
8. fatigue management, pacing activities, work simplification, and energy conservation techniques
9. memory aids
10. modification of activity or environment