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Purposes:
Fibromyalgia, Pain, and Stiffness/Spasticity
(Started May 15, 2010)
Date
Dosage
Fibromyalgia
Perceived effectiveness
Pain
Perceived effectiveness
Stiffness/Spasticity
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jun 25, 2012
60 min
Monthly
Date
Jun 25, 2012
Advice & Tips
Be sure your massage therapist is experienced in dealing with fibromyalgia and is willing to listen and seeks your input. Remember that you are in charge of the session, not the massage therapist, but be open to their input, as well.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purposes:
Stiffness/Spasticity, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Pain, and Support quality of life
(Started Sep 15, 2011)
Date
Dosage
Stiffness/Spasticity
Perceived effectiveness
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Perceived effectiveness
Pain
Perceived effectiveness
Support quality of life
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Nov 27, 2011
180 min
Monthly
Date
Nov 27, 2011
Advice & Tips
i have found the Swedish method excellent. Next day slightly sore.
0 helpful marks
Skeater
Sex:
F
Data Quality: 0 stars
Type: Relapsing-Remitting
Sensation: Moderate
Overall: Moderate
Cognition: moderate
Vision: moderate
Speech: moderate
Swallowing: moderate
Upper limb: moderate
Walking: moderate
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Skeater
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Purposes:
Improve mobility and Stiffness/Spasticity
(Started Jan 03, 2007)
Date
Dosage
Improve mobility
Perceived effectiveness
Stiffness/Spasticity
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
May 04, 2009
60 min
Monthly
Moderate
Major
None
Usually
Not at all
Date
May 04, 2009
Advice & Tips
Highly recomend this to all who suffer from muscle spasams and stiffness. It helps with the tingeling is my hands and feet also.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
0 helpful marks
Purpose:
Stiffness/Spasticity
(Started Sep 14, 2007)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Sep 14, 2008
1 hr
Weekly
Major
None
Always
Not at all
0 helpful marks
Purpose:
Stiffness/Spasticity
(Started Sep 14, 2007)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Sep 14, 2008
1 hr
Weekly
Major
None
Always
Not at all
0 helpful marks
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