Conclusion The main results included reduction in pain , fatigue , number of tender points , depression , and anxiety , with increased functional capacity and quality of life .
Background Fibromyalgia ( FM ) is characterized by chronic and generalized musculoskeletal pain .
There is currently no cure for FM , but palliative treatments are available .
One type of treatment is strength training ( ST ) .
However , there is a need for more information on optimal training protocol s , intensity , and volume needed to improve symptoms .
The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of ST in the treatment of FM through a systematic review of experimental research .
Resistance exercise improves physical fatigue in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial
Background Fibromyalgia ( FM ) affects approximately 1–3 % of the general population . Fatigue limits the work ability and social life of patients with FM . A few studies of physical exercise have included measures of fatigue in FM , indicating that exercise can decrease fatigue levels . There is limited knowledge about the effects of resistance exercise on multiple dimensions of fatigue in FM . The present study is a sub- study of a multicenter r and omized controlled trial in women with FM . The purpose of the present sub- study was to examine the effects of a person-centered progressive resistance exercise program on multiple dimensions of fatigue in women with FM , and to investigate predictors of the potential change in fatigue . Methods A total of 130 women with FM ( age 22–64 years ) were included in this assessor-blinded r and omized controlled multicenter trial examining the effects of person-centered progressive resistance exercise compared with an active control group . The intervention was performed twice a week for 15 weeks . Outcomes were five dimensions of fatigue measured with the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory ( MFI-20 ) . Information about background was collected and the women also completed several health-related question naires . Multiple linear stepwise regression was used to analyze predictors of change in fatigue in the total population . Results A higher improvement was found at the post-treatment examination for change in the resistance exercise group , as compared to change in the active control group in the MFI-20 subscale of physical fatigue ( resistance group Δ –1.7 , SD 4.3 , controls Δ 0.0 , SD 2.7 , p = 0.013 ) , with an effect size of 0.33 . Sleep efficiency was the strongest predictor of change in the MFI-20 subscale general fatigue ( beta = −0.54 , p = 0.031 , R2 = 0.05 ) . Participating in resistance exercise ( beta = 1.90 , p = 0.010 ) and working fewer hours per week ( beta = 0.84 , p = 0.005 ) were independent significant predictors of change in physical fatigue ( R2 = 0.14 ) . Conclusions Person-centered progressive resistance exercise improved physical fatigue in women with FM when compared to an active control group . Trial registration Clinical Trials.gov NCT01226784 . Registered 21 October 2010
Conclusion The main results included reduction in pain , fatigue , number of tender points , depression , and anxiety , with increased functional capacity and quality of life .
Background Fibromyalgia ( FM ) is characterized by chronic and generalized musculoskeletal pain .
There is currently no cure for FM , but palliative treatments are available .
One type of treatment is strength training ( ST ) .
However , there is a need for more information on optimal training protocol s , intensity , and volume needed to improve symptoms .
The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of ST in the treatment of FM through a systematic review of experimental research .