"Slow and Steady Wins the Race": Physical Therapy and the Management of Fibromyalgia

Participants: Lucie Brosseau, PhD, and Angela Busch, PhD. Moderator: Maura Iversen, PT, DPT, ScD, MPH, PTJ Editorial Board Member.

Files in this Data Supplement:

• Discussion Podcast - In the July 2008 issue of PTJ, the Ottawa Panel offers clinical practice guidelines on aerobic fitness exercises and strengthening exercises in the management of fibromyalgia. In this podcast, a member of the Ottawa Methods Group and a member of the Ottawa External Experts Group discuss the take-home messages for clinicians and future directions for research. "If we can provide better consultation," says Busch, "we'll find that our clients are able to adopt exercise and achieve benefits, and that will boost the confidence of clinicians." Find out what Brosseau advises about the "shelf life" of clinical practice guidelines.

  “There were also benefits in psychological function."

  "Patients can have...more control of their fibromyalgia."

  "The clinician has to be prepared to assume a certain role."

  "We have to finetune our knowledge of proper dosage."

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