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Effects of music in combination with vibration in acupuncture points on the treatment of fibromyalgia

Weber A, Werneck L, Paiva E, Gans P. · Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2015 · randomised controlled trial

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“complete group had the greatest reduction in both Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and Health Assessment Questionnaire, with a significant improvement in Health Assessment Questionnaire, suggesting that the combined use of music, binaural beats and vibration exerts a greater effect on Fibromyalgia symptoms”

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25635925/ · https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2014.0199

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Effects of music in combination with vibration in acupuncture points on the treatment of fibromyalgia
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Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.)
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2015
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Weber A, Werneck L, Paiva E, Gans P.
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quotes

“complete group had the greatest reduction in both Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and Health Assessment Questionnaire, with a significant improvement in Health Assessment Questionnaire, suggesting that the combined use of music, binaural beats and vibration exerts a greater effect on Fibromyalgia symptoms”

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25635925/ · https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2014.0199

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        “complete group had the greatest reduction in both Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and Health Assessment Questionnaire, with a significant improvement in Health Assessment Questionnaire, suggesting that the combined use of music, binaural beats and vibration exerts a greater effect on Fibromyalgia symptoms”
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