Levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic low back pain: Results of an aquatic physical therapy protocol

• Main Authors: Daniela Gomez Martin (Author), Carolina David Wiener (Author), Caroline Xavier de Freitas (Author), Joice Luisa Costa (Author), Airton José Rombaldi (Author), Jean Pierre Oses (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: This work aims to assess changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in women after the practice of a specific short duration 10-session aquatic physical therapy protocol in patients with fibromyalgia (FB). Methods: Case-control study. Thirteen women diagnosed with FB and...