Fibromyalgia - Casa Colina

	Centers of Excellence > Outpatient Center > Fibromyalgia

If you have Fibromyalgia, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the pain and fatigue. We can help you take control of this chronic illness, so you can focus on enjoying your life again. Casa Colina's Fibromyalgia Program is a six-week program that is designed to increase your sense of wellness by enabling you to take a more active role in your health, and ultimately, reduce your symptoms and long-term healthcare costs.

You will be evaluated by a physical therapist before you begin the program. Then your therapy will be comprised of the following three components.

An aquatic program that will enable you to use:

An indoor warm-water pool (92-94 degrees)
Gentle walking and arm movements
Resistive exercises
Aquatic exercise equipment

An education program that will cover topics such as:

Fibromyalgia issues
Stress management
Nutrition
Physiology of exercise
Understanding pain
Energy conservation and body mechanics
Complimentary and holistic medicine
Lifestyle management
Coping skills

An exercise program that will show you proper techniques for:

Relaxation to reduce pain and tension
Stretching to increase range of motion
Strengthening to encourage greater mobility and balance
Pacing oneself to avoid symptom flare-ups
Preventing injuries or strains

We'll introduce you to new coping skills to help you improve your diet, mood, pain and ability to sleep. Every session will involve one hour of pool therapy, one hour of education, and (after the initial two weeks), one hour of exercise. Every visit will show you new ways to feel better and improve your quality of life.

The monthly Fibromyalgia Community Support Group provides ongoing encouragement and enhances the knowledge and skills learned in the program.