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 .
Effects of Exergames on Quality of Life, Pain, and Disease Effect in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of an exergame-based intervention on a population sample of women with fibromyalgia . DESIGN Single-blinded , r and omized controlled trial with 8-week intervention . SETTING Fibromyalgia center . PARTICIPANTS Participants ( all women ) ( N=83 ) were divided into 2 groups : an  exercise group  ( n=42 ; mean age ± SD , 52.52±9.73y ) and a nonexercise group ( n=41 ; mean age ± SD , 52.47±8.75y ) . INTERVENTIONS Women in the exercise group completed an 8-week exergame-based training program , which was focused on postural control and coordination of the upper and lower limbs , aerobic conditioning , strength , and mobility . Women ( groups of 3 ) were encouraged to exercise for 120 minutes ( over 2 sessions ) per week . MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Main outcome measures included pain and disease effect , which were assessed with the Fibromyalgia Impact Question naire ( FIQ ) , a specific measure for fibromyalgia . Secondary outcome measure included quality of life , which was assessed with the EuroQoL-5 Dimensions-5 Levels ( EQ-5D-5L ) generic instrument . RESULTS The results showed that 97.62 % of participants in the exercise group completed the 8-week intervention . The exercise group showed a significant improvement ( P<.05 ) in the EQ-5D-5L utility index , and in 3 of 5 dimensions . For the FIQ , significant improvements were observed in the dimensions of pain , stiffness , anxiety , and feel good . The FIQ score was also reduced . The mean between-group improvement was 8.25 ( 95 % confidence interval , 2.85 - 13.65 ) . CONCLUSIONS The results and levels of compliance/adherence suggest this exergame-based training program is an effective intervention for reducing pain and increasing health-related quality of life in 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 .