Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic, multi-system pain condition . It is a complex multisystem physical illness, with pain experienced in at least 3 or 4 quadrants of the body and significant other symptoms. Estimates are that as many as 1 million Australians (3-5%) experience this chronic condition¹.

People with Fibromyalgia experience pain within the musculoskeletal system differently from the general population because of dysfunctional pain processing in the central nervous system, that is, sensitisation of neural pain pathways. Management is a combination of pharmacological, non-pharmacological and lifestyle management².

Learning Outcomes:

1. Get a detailed understanding of FMS and how it affects women
2. Understand the differing symptoms and FMS experiences between men and women
3. Get clear on what kinds of exercise are appropriate.
4. Touch on nervous system down regulation, how you can help prevent a flare or reduce the intensity of one.
5. Safely and confidently prescribe movement that will reduce the intensity and frequency of their pain.