Overview
The aim of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the immediate effect of connective tissue massage (CTM) on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) in women with fibromyalgia.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Having a diagnosis of FM
- Being a woman between the ages of 18 and 65
- Being willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed additional neurological, infectious, and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases; uncontrolled endocrine and/or autoimmune diseases
- Severe psychiatric disorders
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Malignancy
- Presence of acute inflammation, open wounds, or erythema in the massage areas


