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 .
A randomized, controlled clinical trial of education and physical training for women with fibromyalgia.
OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of self-management education and physical training in decreasing fibromyalgia ( FMS ) symptoms and increasing physical and psychological well being . METHODS A pretest-posttest control group design was used . Ninety-nine women with FMS were r and omly assigned to 1 of 3 groups ; 86 completed the study . The education only group received a 6-week self-management course . The education plus physical training group received the course and 6 h of training design ed to assist them to exercise independently . The control group got treatment after 3 months . RESULTS The experimental programs had a significant positive impact on quality of life and self-efficacy . Helplessness , number of days feeling bad , physical dysfunction , and pain in the tender points decreased significantly in one or both of the treated groups when retested 6 weeks after the end of the program . Longterm followup of 67 treated subjects showed significant positive changes on the Fibromyalgia Impact Question naire primarily in the physical training group . Among all subjects , 87 % were exercising at least 3 times/week for 20 min or more ; 46 % said they had increased their exercise level since participating in the program ; 70 % were practicing relaxation strategies as needed ; 46 % were working at least half time as opposed to 37 % at pretest . CONCLUSION Self-efficacy of the treated groups was enhanced significantly by the program . Other changes were smaller and more delayed than had been expected . Recommendations for future trials include a longer education program , more vigorous physical training , and longterm followup
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 .