Fibromyalgia

Question 1

A. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome consisting of widespread pain affecting the entire _____

Answer 1

musculoskeletal system

Question 2

Symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Diagnosis of fibromyalgia includes

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are the 3 main components of OT eval for clients with fibromyalgia

Answer 4

Daily activity log: record of a baseline of daily activities client is engaged in
B. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
C. Pain assessments: establishment of baseline pain and documentation of improvements or regression of pain levels after occupational therapy treatments

Question 5

Fibromyalgia intervention:

Physical interventions

Answer 5

Gentle regular aerobic exercise, gentle daily stretching, strengthening activities, alternative medicine (e.g., acupuncture, hypnosis)

Myofascial release and trigger point treatment, massage, relaxation exercises, biofeedback

Question 6

Fibromyalgia intervention:

Cognitive interventions

Answer 6

cognitive–behavioral therapy

Question 7

Fibromyalgia interventions

Activity modification and compensatory strategies

Answer 7

E. Fatigue management, pacing activities, work simplification and energy conservation
techniques
F. Memory aids
G. Modification of activity or environment

Question 8

Fibromyalgia interventions

Activity modification and compensatory strategies

Answer 8

Fatigue management, pacing activities, work simplification and energy conservation
techniques
Memory aids
Modification of activity or environment

Question 9

Fibromyalgia intervention:

Client education

Answer 9

Client education to avoid pain triggers and manage stress

Sleep hygiene techniques