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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