Pain was significantly reduced post treatment by l and -based and water-based AE , exercises with slight to moderate intensity and frequency of two or three times per week .
Positive effects on depressed mood , HRQOL and physical fitness could be maintained at follow-up .
Continuing exercise was associated with positive outcomes at follow-up .
Introduction The efficacy and the optimal type and volume of aerobic exercise ( AE ) in fibromyalgia syndrome ( FMS ) are not established .
We therefore assessed the efficacy of different types and volumes of AE in FMS .
Biofeedback/relaxation training and exercise interventions for fibromyalgia: a prospective trial.
OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of biofeedback/relaxation , exercise , and a combined program for the treatment of  fibromyalgia . METHODS Subjects ( n = 119 ) were r and omly assigned to one of 4 groups : 1 ) biofeedback/relaxation training , 2 ) exercise training , 3 ) a combination treatment , or 4 ) an educational/attention control program . RESULTS All 3 treatment groups produced improvements in self-efficacy for function relative to the control condition . In addition , all treatment groups were significantly different from the control group on tender point index scores , reflecting a modest deterioration by the attention control group rather than improvements by the treatment groups . The exercise and combination groups also result ed in modest improvements on a physical activity measure . The combination group best maintained benefits across the 2-year period . CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that these 3 treatment interventions result in improved self-efficacy for physical function which was best maintained by the combination group
Pain was significantly reduced post treatment by l and -based and water-based AE , exercises with slight to moderate intensity and frequency of two or three times per week .
Positive effects on depressed mood , HRQOL and physical fitness could be maintained at follow-up .
Continuing exercise was associated with positive outcomes at follow-up .
Introduction The efficacy and the optimal type and volume of aerobic exercise ( AE ) in fibromyalgia syndrome ( FMS ) are not established .
We therefore assessed the efficacy of different types and volumes of AE in FMS .