Pain was significantly reduced post treatment by l and -based and water-based AE , exercises with slight to moderate intensity and frequency of two or three times per week .
Positive effects on depressed mood , HRQOL and physical fitness could be maintained at follow-up .
Continuing exercise was associated with positive outcomes at follow-up .
Introduction The efficacy and the optimal type and volume of aerobic exercise ( AE ) in fibromyalgia syndrome ( FMS ) are not established .
We therefore assessed the efficacy of different types and volumes of AE in FMS .
Comparison of integrated group therapy and group relaxation training for fibromyalgia.
OBJECTIVE The efficacy of an integrated , psychological treatment program was tested in a controlled study involving 27 patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain ( fibromyalgia ) . DESIGN The experimental treatment program consisted of instruction in various self-help techniques ( e.g. , cognitive behavioral strategies , relaxation , physical exercises ) as well as information on chronic pain . Control groups were instructed only in autogenic training .  Measures of pain , daily activities , general symptoms , and psychological functioning were assessed before and after treatment , as well as at 4 months after termination of therapy ( follow-up ) . RESULTS At the end of treatment , 7 patients from the experimental group and 2 from the control group showed significant clinical improvement in 3 of 6 parameters ( NS ) . At follow-up , the improvement was still present in 5 experimental cases but in none of the controls ( p = 0.024 ) . Successful patients had been sick for a shorter period of time and were less impaired by their condition . CONCLUSIONS Psychological interventions in combination with physiotherapy can be effective in treating fibromyalgia patients , especially if applied early
Pain was significantly reduced post treatment by l and -based and water-based AE , exercises with slight to moderate intensity and frequency of two or three times per week .
Positive effects on depressed mood , HRQOL and physical fitness could be maintained at follow-up .
Continuing exercise was associated with positive outcomes at follow-up .
Introduction The efficacy and the optimal type and volume of aerobic exercise ( AE ) in fibromyalgia syndrome ( FMS ) are not established .
We therefore assessed the efficacy of different types and volumes of AE in FMS .