To our knowledge this will be the first attempt to systematic ally identify knowledge of dance as a potential intervention for adults with fibromyalgia .
This scoping review offers a feasible means for describing the evidence specific to dance and fibromyalgia ; results will provide unique insights concerning the breadth and depth of literature in the area .
An analysis of this body of literature as a whole may reveal new research directions or unknown ways this intervention could strengthen current management approaches of the disease
BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread muscular tenderness , pain , fatigue , and cognitive difficulties .
Nonpharmacological treatment options , such as physical activity , are important for people with fibromyalgia .
There are strong recommendations to support engagement in physical activity for symptom management among adults with fibromyalgia .
Dance is a mode of physical activity that may allow individuals with fibromyalgia to improve their physical function , health , and well-being .
Dance has the potential to promote improved pain processing while simultaneously providing the health and social benefits of engaging in physical activity that contributes to symptom management .
However , we are unaware of current evidence on dance as a nonpharmacological/physical activity intervention for adults with fibromyalgia .
OBJECTIVE The aims of the study are to provide an overview of the extant evidence to underst and how dance is used for individuals with fibromyalgia ; to examine the extent , range , and nature of research activity in the area ; and to determine the value of undertaking a full systematic review .
A randomized controlled trial of Turkish folklore dance on the physical performance, balance, depression and quality of life in older women.
The present study has been carried out to investigate the effects of group-based Turkish folkloric dances on physical performance , balance , depression and quality of life ( QoL ) in 40 healthy adult elderly females over the age of 65 years . Subjects were r and omly allocated into Group 1 ( folkloric dance-based exercise ) and Group 2 ( control ) . A 8-week dance-based exercise program was performed . Outcome measures included a 20-m walk test , a 6-min walk test , stair climbing and chair rise time , Berg balance scale ( BBS ) , the Medical Outcomes Study ( MOS ) 36-item short form health survey ( SF-36 ) , and geriatric depression scale ( GDS ) question naires . In Group 1 statistically significant improvements were found in most of the physical performance tests , BBS and some SF-36 subscales after the exercise ( p<0.05 ) . In the Group 2 there was no clinical ly significant change in the variables . Comparing the groups , significant improvements in favor of Group 1 have emerged in most of the functional performance tests , in some of the SF-36 subscales and BBS score ( p<0.05 ) . We achieved improvements in physical performance , balance and QoL in elderly females . Application of folkloric dance specific to countries as an exercise program for elderly people may be helpful
To our knowledge this will be the first attempt to systematic ally identify knowledge of dance as a potential intervention for adults with fibromyalgia .
This scoping review offers a feasible means for describing the evidence specific to dance and fibromyalgia ; results will provide unique insights concerning the breadth and depth of literature in the area .
An analysis of this body of literature as a whole may reveal new research directions or unknown ways this intervention could strengthen current management approaches of the disease
BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread muscular tenderness , pain , fatigue , and cognitive difficulties .
Nonpharmacological treatment options , such as physical activity , are important for people with fibromyalgia .
There are strong recommendations to support engagement in physical activity for symptom management among adults with fibromyalgia .
Dance is a mode of physical activity that may allow individuals with fibromyalgia to improve their physical function , health , and well-being .
Dance has the potential to promote improved pain processing while simultaneously providing the health and social benefits of engaging in physical activity that contributes to symptom management .
However , we are unaware of current evidence on dance as a nonpharmacological/physical activity intervention for adults with fibromyalgia .
OBJECTIVE The aims of the study are to provide an overview of the extant evidence to underst and how dance is used for individuals with fibromyalgia ; to examine the extent , range , and nature of research activity in the area ; and to determine the value of undertaking a full systematic review .