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 .
Aquatic training and detraining on fitness and quality of life in fibromyalgia.
PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of a 12-wk period of aquatic training and subsequent detraining on health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) and physical fitness in females with fibromyalgia . METHODS Thirty-four females with fibromyalgia were r and omly assigned into two groups : an exercise group , who exercised for 60 min in warm water , three times a week ( N = 17 ) ; and a control group , who continued their habitual leisure-time activities ( N = 17 ) . HRQOL was assessed using the Short Form 36 question naire and the Fibromyalgia Impact Question naire . Physical fitness was measured using the following tests : Canadian Aerobic Fitness , h and grip dynamometry , 10-m walking , 10-step stair climbing , and blind one-leg stance . Outcomes were measured at baseline , after treatment , and after 3 months of detraining . RESULTS After 12 wk of aquatic exercise , significant positive effects of aquatic training were found in physical function , body pain , general health perception , vitality , social function , role emotional problems and mental health , balance , and stair climbing . After the detraining period , only the improvements in body pain and role emotional problems were maintained . CONCLUSION The present water exercise protocol improved some components of HRQOL , balance , and stair climbing in females with fibromyalgia , but regular exercise and higher intensities may be required to preserve most of these gains
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 .