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Exercise physiology
Rheumatology
Physical therapy

Background:

Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic pain syndrome impacting physical function and healthcare utilization.
Exercise training is a common recommendation for FMS management.
This review updates previous findings on exercise interventions for FMS.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically evaluate the effects of exercise training on FMS.
To assess impacts on global well-being, pain, and physical function.
To examine cardiorespiratory, muscle strengthening, and flexibility exercises.

Main Methods:

Searched multiple databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, etc.) up to July 2005.
Included randomized trials focusing on exercise interventions for FMS.
Assessed study quality and utilized meta-analysis for comparable studies.

Main Results:

Moderate evidence shows aerobic exercise improves well-being and physical function in FMS.
Aerobic exercise may also positively impact pain and tender points.
Strength and flexibility training effects are less evaluated.

Conclusions:

Supervised aerobic exercise demonstrates 'gold' level evidence for improving physical capacity and FMS symptoms.
Strength training may offer benefits for certain FMS symptoms.
Further research on strength, flexibility, and long-term exercise benefits for FMS is required.