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 .
The effects of a 12-week strength-training program on strength and functionality in women with fibromyalgia.
OBJECTIVE To determine whether women with fibromyalgia benefit from strength training . DESIGN R and omized controlled trial . SETTING Testing was completed at the university and training was completed at a local community wellness facility . PARTICIPANTS Twenty-nine women ( age range , 18 - 54 y ) with fibromyalgia participated . Subjects were r and omly assigned to a control ( n=14 ; wait-listed for exercise ) or strength ( n=15 ) group . After the first 4 weeks , 7 ( 47 % ) women dropped from the strength group . INTERVENTION Subjects underwent 12 weeks of training on 11 exercises , 2 times a week , performing 1 set of 8 to 12 repetitions at 40 % to 60 % of their maximal lifts and were progressed to 60 % to 80 % . MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Subjects were measured for strength , functionality , tender point sensitivity , and fibromyalgia impact . RESULTS The strength group significantly ( P < or = .05 ) improved upper- ( strength , 39+/-11 to 42+/-12 kg ; control , 38+/-13 to 38+/-12 kg ) and lower- ( strength , 68+/-28 to 82+/-25 kg ; control , 61+/-25 to 61+/-26 kg ) body strength . Upper-body functionality measured by the Continuous-Scale Physical Functional Performance test improved significantly ( strength , 44+/-11 to 50+/-16U ; control , 51+/-11 to 49+/-13U ) after training . Tender point sensitivity and fibromyalgia impact did not change . CONCLUSIONS Strength training improved strength and some functionality in women with fibromyalgia . Interventions with resistance have important implication s on independence and quality of life issues for women with fibromyalgia
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 .