- The last session before summer, held on June 25, focused on physical exercise as a key tool to improve the quality of life of patients
- The hospital's Fibromyalgia Unit, led by Dr. Vicente Palop and Dr. Patricia Roth, promotes a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.
- The next and final session of 2026 will take place on November 26th and will address key aspects such as the value of communication and positive expression in fibromyalgia, communication as self-care, and music as affective communication.
Hospital Imske Riverbank On June 25th, the last session of its 'Expert Patient Afternoons in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue' was held, a training program that closes the course consolidating itself as a highly welcomed initiative among patients, family members and healthcare professionals.
The conference, focused on the importance of physical activity in the treatment of fibromyalgia, highlighted the value of these types of gatherings as spaces for learning, exchange, and support in managing chronic pain. The session began with a presentation by Dr. Vicente Palop, coordinator of the Fibromyalgia Unit at Ribera Imske Hospital, who emphasized the need to "address the disease from a comprehensive and active perspective."
Next, Dr. Patricia Roth, also the unit coordinator, elaborated on the benefits of physical activity, both from a clinical and functional perspective, emphasizing "its key role in improving the physical and emotional well-being of patients." The day also included a practical session, led by physiotherapist Alex San Román, focusing on the real-world application of adapted exercise, and a final music and movement session led by Sergio Santes, which allowed attendees to experience the benefits of these tools firsthand.
Disseminating information, providing training and support in Fibromyalgia
The 'Expert Patient Afternoons' are part of a program run by the Fibromyalgia Unit at Ribera Imske Hospital. Its aim is to educate, train, and support patients and professionals in managing chronic pain, promoting a more active role for patients in managing their condition. This initiative, with several sessions throughout the year, has become a key resource for advancing knowledge and improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
Dr. Vicente Palop emphasized that “these types of workshops allow us to offer practical tools to patients, but also to create a space for shared reflection that facilitates a shift towards healthier habits,” while Dr. Patricia Roth pointed out that “training and support are key for patients to understand their illness and face it from a holistic perspective.”
The next and final afternoon of the fibromyalgia expert
The next session, and the last of 2026, will take place on November 26th and will address key aspects such as the value of communication and positive expression in fibromyalgia, communication as self-care, and music as affective communication. In addition to Vicente Palop and Patricia Roth, Kavyadhi Tamarit and Clara deMin are scheduled to participate.
Medical treatments, educational strategies, and non-pharmacological therapies
With this program, Ribera Imske reinforces the positioning of its Fibromyalgia Unit As a leader in the treatment of this complex condition, thanks to a multidisciplinary approach that integrates different specialties such as Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, and pain management. “This model allows us to offer personalized care, adapted to each patient and aimed at improving their quality of life,” explains Dr. Palop.
The unit has a specialized team that works together to address the disease from all its dimensions, combining medical treatments with educational strategies and non-pharmacological therapies.
With initiatives such as 'Expert Patient Afternoons', the Ribera Imske hospital continues to advance in its commitment to person-centered medicine, focusing on training, innovation and continuous support as fundamental pillars in the treatment of chronic diseases.
Application form to attend “Expert Patient Evenings on Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue”, here.
