In addition , significant improvements were observed in quality of life , depression , impact of the disease , anxiety , and physical function .
Conclusion Dance-based intervention programs can be an effective intervention for people suffering from fibromyalgia , leading to a significant reduction of the level of pain with an effect size that can be considered as large .
Objective The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review on the effectiveness of dance-based programs in patients with fibromyalgia , as well as calculate the overall effect size of the improvements , through a meta- analysis .
Exergames for women with fibromyalgia: a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects on mobility skills, balance and fear of falling
Background Exergames are a new form of rehabilitation that combine the characteristics of physical exercise and the benefits of non-immersive virtual reality ( VR ) . Effects of this novel therapy in women fibromyalgia are still unknown . The objective was to evaluate the effects of exergame-based intervention on mobility skills , balance and fear of falling in women with fibromyalgia . Methods This study was a r and omized controlled trial with concealed allocation . Seventy-six women with fibromyalgia were divided into two groups : the exercise group received an eight week intervention based on exergames , while the control group continued their usual activities . Mobility skills  were evaluated using the timed up and go test , while balance was assessed using the functional reach test , and the CTSIB protocol .  Fear of falling was evaluated on a scale of 0–100 ( 0 , no fear ; 100 , extreme fear ) . Measurements were performed before and after the intervention . A repeated- measures linear mixed model was used to compare the effects of the intervention between the two groups . Results The exercise group was significantly quicker than the control group in the timed up and go test ( MD , −0.71 ; 95 % CI [ −1.09–0.32 ] ; p < 0.001 ) . There were also significant improvements in functional reach and a reduced fear of falling ( MD , 4.34 ; 95 % CI [ 1.39–7.30 ] ; p = 0.005 and MD , −9.85 ; 95 % CI [ −0.19–−0.08 ] ; p = 0.048 , respectively ) . Discussion The improved TUG observed herein was better than the smallest real difference . Based on the results on mobility skills , balance and fear of falling , exergames may be an effective tool as a therapy for women with fibromyalgia
In addition , significant improvements were observed in quality of life , depression , impact of the disease , anxiety , and physical function .
Conclusion Dance-based intervention programs can be an effective intervention for people suffering from fibromyalgia , leading to a significant reduction of the level of pain with an effect size that can be considered as large .
Objective The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review on the effectiveness of dance-based programs in patients with fibromyalgia , as well as calculate the overall effect size of the improvements , through a meta- analysis .