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Chronic Pain Syndromes

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic central-sensitisation syndrome of widespread pain, fatigue, poor sleep and cognitive symptoms. HBOT research has reported reduced pain and improved function alongside changes in brain activity, suggesting a neurological rather than purely subjective effect. The evidence is anchored largely to a single research group; HBOT for fibromyalgia remains investigational.

Evidence Level B Emerging Evidence

Treatment protocol

Protocol

Pressure

2.0 ATA

Duration

90 min

Sessions

40

Frequency

5×/week

Evidence basis: Efrati et al., 2015 (prospective controlled trial)

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