There were no statistically significant differences in attrition rates between the interventions .
In general , adverse effects were poorly recorded , but no serious adverse effects were reported .
The evidence ( rated as low quality ) suggested that moderate- and moderate- to high-intensity resistance training improves multidimensional function , pain , tenderness , and muscle strength in women with fibromyalgia .
The evidence ( rated as low quality ) also suggested that eight weeks of aerobic exercise was superior to moderate-intensity resistance training for improving pain in women with fibromyalgia .
There was low- quality evidence that 12 weeks of low-intensity resistance training was superior to flexibility exercise training in women with fibromyalgia for improvements in pain and multidimensional function .
There was low- quality evidence that women with fibromyalgia can safely perform moderate- to high-resistance training
BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain that leads to reduced physical function .
Exercise training is commonly recommended as a treatment for management of symptoms .
We examined the literature on resistance training for individuals with fibromyalgia .
Resistance training is exercise performed against a progressive resistance with the intention of improving muscle strength , muscle endurance , muscle power , or a combination of these .
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of resistance exercise training in adults with fibromyalgia .
We compared resistance training versus control and versus other types of exercise training .
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
There were no statistically significant differences in attrition rates between the interventions .
In general , adverse effects were poorly recorded , but no serious adverse effects were reported .
The evidence ( rated as low quality ) suggested that moderate- and moderate- to high-intensity resistance training improves multidimensional function , pain , tenderness , and muscle strength in women with fibromyalgia .
The evidence ( rated as low quality ) also suggested that eight weeks of aerobic exercise was superior to moderate-intensity resistance training for improving pain in women with fibromyalgia .
There was low- quality evidence that 12 weeks of low-intensity resistance training was superior to flexibility exercise training in women with fibromyalgia for improvements in pain and multidimensional function .
There was low- quality evidence that women with fibromyalgia can safely perform moderate- to high-resistance training
BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain that leads to reduced physical function .
Exercise training is commonly recommended as a treatment for management of symptoms .
We examined the literature on resistance training for individuals with fibromyalgia .
Resistance training is exercise performed against a progressive resistance with the intention of improving muscle strength , muscle endurance , muscle power , or a combination of these .
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of resistance exercise training in adults with fibromyalgia .
We compared resistance training versus control and versus other types of exercise training .