Due to the low method ological rigor , the results were insufficient to demonstrate statistical and clinical differences in most of the outcomes
Objective : To assess the effectiveness of aquatic physical therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia .
Pool exercise combined with an education program for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. A prospective, randomized study.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of 6 months of pool exercise combined with a 6 session education program for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome ( FM ) . METHODS The study population comprised 58 patients , r and omized to a treatment or a control group . Patients were instructed to match the pool exercises to their threshold of pain and fatigue . The education focused on strategies for coping with symptoms and encouragement of physical activity . The primary outcome measurements were the total score of the Fibromyalgia Impact Question naire ( FIQ ) and the 6 min walk test , recorded at study start and after 6 mo . Several other tests and instruments assessing functional limitations , severity of symptoms , disabilities , and quality of life were also applied . RESULTS Significant differences between the treatment group and the control group were found for the FIQ total score ( p = 0.017 ) and the 6 min walk test ( p < 0.0001 ) . Significant differences were also found for physical function , grip strength , pain severity , social functioning , psychological distress , and quality of life . CONCLUSION The results suggest that a 6 month program of exercises in a temperate pool combined with education will improve the consequences of FM
Due to the low method ological rigor , the results were insufficient to demonstrate statistical and clinical differences in most of the outcomes
Objective : To assess the effectiveness of aquatic physical therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia .