Summaries of the Padua Symposium on Myofascial Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Fascial Pain Disorders, June 2023, at the Human Anatomy Institute of the University of Padova, Italy

Overview

Journal Eur J Transl Myol

Publisher PagePress

Date 2023 Dec 28

PMID 38153329

Authors

Robert Gerwin

Antonio Stecco

Carla Stecco

James Fricton

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Abstract

The International Symposium on Myofascial Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Fascial Pain Disorders was held at the University of Padua, Padua, Italy in June of 2023. This report presents a summary of the presentations from scientists and clinicians from around the world who presented to the symposium. The purpose of this symposium and resultant paper is improve health professional's recognition and understanding of the clinical characteristics, co-morbidities, mechanisms, and treatment strategies for these common conditions to better understand and manage their pain, dysfunction, and quality life.

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