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Exercise for treating fibromyalgia syndrome.

A Busch1, C L Schachter, P M Peloso

  • 11121 College Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W3. angela.busch@usask.ca

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|July 26, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Supervised aerobic exercise training significantly improves physical capacity and fibromyalgia symptoms. Strength training may also offer benefits, but more research is needed on muscle strengthening and flexibility for fibromyalgia management.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Science
  • Rheumatology
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and reduced physical function.
  • Exercise training is a commonly recommended treatment for managing FMS symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the efficacy of exercise training as a treatment for fibromyalgia syndrome.
  • To evaluate the impact of different exercise modalities on FMS symptoms and physical capacity.

Main Methods:

  • Searched six electronic databases for randomized trials on exercise training in FMS.
  • Included studies focused on cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility.
  • Assessed study quality using validated instruments and ACSM criteria; extracted data on various outcome variables.

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Main Results:

  • Sixteen trials with 724 participants were analyzed; seven were high-quality training studies.
  • High-quality aerobic exercise significantly improved aerobic performance, pain threshold, and reduced pain compared to controls.
  • Flexibility protocols were poorly described; adverse events were also underreported.

Conclusions:

  • Supervised aerobic exercise training demonstrates clear benefits for physical capacity and FMS symptoms.
  • Strength training may also benefit certain FMS symptoms, warranting further investigation.
  • More research is needed on muscle strengthening, flexibility, and long-term exercise benefits for FMS.