Results of an Active Neurodynamic Mobilization Program in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Objective To examine the effects of an active neurodynamic mobilization program on pain, neurodynamics, perceived health state, and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting Local fibromyalgia association. Participants Patients with FMS (N=48). Interventions Patients were randomly allocated to an active neurodynamic mobilization program or a control group. The intervention was performed twice a week. Main Outcome Measures Pain was assessed with the Brief Pain Inventory and Pain Catastrophizing Scale; neurodynamics were evaluated using neurodynamic tests for upper and lower limbs. The functional state was evaluated with the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index, and perceived fatigue was evaluated with the Fatigue Severity Scale. Results Significant ( P