International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Muscle pain syndrome: Evaluation and treatment

3^rd International Conference and Exhibition on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

May 18-20, 2015 San Antonio, USA

Martin Grabois

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: Int J Phys Med Rehabil

Abstract :

This presentation will focus on two muscle pain syndromes, myofascial pain and fibromyalgia. It will focus on the etiology which is still in debate and the evaluation necessary to make the diagnosis. Both syndromes will be discussed from the point of view what these have in common and how they are dissimilar. The new ARA classification of fibromyalgia will be discussed. A significant amount of time will be spent on the evaluation of both history and physical exam, which is necessary to make the diagnosis. Treatment will be presented that covers pharmaceutical, physical therapy, and psychological intervention necessary to manage these two syndromes. Emphasis will be placed on pain reduction and physical restoration. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of outcomes that can be expected.