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 .
Effects of resistance training and chiropractic treatment in women with fibromyalgia.
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate resistance training ( RES ) and RES combined with chiropractic treatment ( RES-C ) on fibromyalgia ( FM ) impact and functionality in women with FM . DESIGN The design of the study was a r and omized control trial . SETTING Testing and training were completed at the university and chiropractic treatment was completed at chiropractic clinics . PARTICIPANTS Participants ( 48 + /- 9 years ; mean + /- st and ard deviation ) were r and omly assigned to RES ( n = 10 ) or RES-C ( n = 11 ) . INTERVENTION Both groups completed 16 weeks of RES consisting of 10 exercises performed two times per week . RES-C received RES plus chiropractic treatment two times per week . OUTCOME MEASURES Strength was assessed using one repetition maximum for the chest press and leg extension . FM impact was measured using the FM impact question naire , myalgic score , and the number of active tender points . Functionality was assessed using the 10-item Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance test . Analyses of variance with repeated measures compared groups before and after the intervention . RESULTS Six ( 6 ) participants discontinued the study : 5 from  RES  and 1 from RES-C.  Adherence to training was significantly higher in RES-C ( 92.0 + /- 7.5 % ) than in RES ( 82.8 + /- 7.5 % ) . Both groups increased ( p < or = 0.05 ) upper and lower body strength . There were similar improvements in FM impact in both groups . There were no group interactions for the functionality measures . Both groups improved in the strength domains ; however , only RES-C significantly improved in the pre- to postfunctional domains of flexibility , balance and coordination , and endurance . CONCLUSIONS In women with FM , resistance training improves strength , FM impact , and strength domains of functionality . The addition of chiropractic treatment improved adherence and dropout rates to the resistance training and facilitated greater improvements in the domains of functionality
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 .