Clinical & Rehabilitative

Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia)

Movement program for individuals with fibromyalgia or widespread chronic pain. Emphasizes gentle progressive loading, breathing-first approach, pain education integration, sleep-position optimization, and central sensitization management through graded exposure.

Clinical note: Pain does not equal tissue damage in this population. Avoid catastrophizing language. Frame movement as safe and beneficial. Use graded exposure — never push through pain flares. Respect symptom variability between days.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Diaphragmatic Assessment
2 Cervical Flexion Extension
3 Cervical Lateral Flexion
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Hip Flexion Active
6 Shoulder Flexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Diaphragmatic Assessment
Cervical Flexion Extension
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia) assessment include?
The assessment covers Diaphragmatic Assessment, Cervical Flexion Extension, Cervical Lateral Flexion, Thoracic Extension with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for chronic pain (fibromyalgia) with 6 targeted tests, impaired-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Clinical & Rehabilitative
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
Free Pain Assessment

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