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Cost-Effectiveness of Aquatic Training for Women with Fibromyalgia

Posted from The Fibromyalgia Research Blog 135 days ago
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The results of a randomized controlled trial were published in the most recent issue of Arthritis Research and Therapy [2008 Feb 22;10(1):R24]. Knowing that physical therapy in warm water has been shown to be highly effective for fibromyalgia patients, the study was designed to evaluate whether it is an efficient investment for patients or health care managers. The research aimed to "assess the cost-utility of adding an aquatic exercise programme to the usual care of women with fibromyalgia."The study evaluated costs to the health care system and to society. It included 33 participants, all wo... (original story)