Although some systematic review s have not established an unequivocal benefit of physical training , most authors report a benefit for patients with chronic pain or fatigue .
OBJECTIVE To review the published information on physical training for fibromyalgia ( FM ) and related syndromes .
A comparative evaluation of a fibromyalgia rehabilitation program.
OBJECTIVE To compare an evidence -based clinical fibromyalgia program , referred to as Fibro-Fit , with results of controlled clinical trials . METHODS An interdisciplinary group education and exercise program with 36 sessions over 12 weeks was used . Demographic , clinical , and outcome variables were collected on 149 participants , of whom 71 % completed the program . Outcomes included measures of self-efficacy , pain , physical fitness , function , and coping skills . RESULTS Results of the prospect i ve before-after evaluation showed statistically significant ( P < 0.005 ) improvements in all outcomes except for grip strength . These results were comparable with controlled clinical trials found in the literature . Data suggest that smoking , fibromyalgia support groups , and medications may be important modifiable factors . CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that Fibro-Fit was effective in improving physical impairments and function . Further investigation is required to refine the effective components of these programs and determine how modifiable factors can be used to improve outcomes
Although some systematic review s have not established an unequivocal benefit of physical training , most authors report a benefit for patients with chronic pain or fatigue .
OBJECTIVE To review the published information on physical training for fibromyalgia ( FM ) and related syndromes .