Abstract
ObjectivesTo review the most recent literature on the effects of passive physiotherapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia, including the different techniques used and the measurement of their effectiveness on each symptom. Search strategya bibliographic search was carried out in PubMed database to locate clinical trials conducted in the previous five years. Study selectionOf the 683 studies found, 18 of them were selected and assessed according to their methodological quality using the PEDro scale. Summary of resultspassive physiotherapy could be an effective treatment, since techniques such as electrotherapy, balneotherapy, and myofascial release improve pain and quality of life in the subjects. Depression is improved by manual therapy and balneotherapy. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and manual therapy improve sleep. ConclusionsPassive physiotherapy could be an effective symptomatic treatment. The choice of the technique must depend on the specific symptom required to be treat.
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