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Exercise interventions in fibromyalgia: clinical applications from the evidence
Kim D Jones1, Ginevra L Liptan
1Office of Research and Development, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239-2941, USA. joneskim@ohsu.edu
Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|August 4, 2009
Summary
This article outlines exercise challenges and interventions for fibromyalgia (FM). It provides 10 key principles for prescribing exercise and a patient resource to improve treatment adherence and long-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Exercise physiology
- Rheumatology
- Clinical management of chronic conditions
Background:
- Fibromyalgia (FM) presents significant physiologic obstacles to exercise participation.
- Effective exercise interventions are crucial for comprehensive FM management.
- Understanding exercise risks and benefits fosters patient-provider collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize exercise barriers and interventions in fibromyalgia.
- To present 10 principles for successful exercise prescription in FM.
- To offer a practical patient resource for exercise integration.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of exercise physiology in FM.
- Synthesis of evidence-based exercise interventions.
- Development of practical guidelines and patient resources.
Main Results:
- Identification of key physiologic obstacles to exercise in FM.
- Outline of 10 essential principles for exercise prescription.
- Provision of a patient-friendly exercise resource table.
Conclusions:
- A strong patient-provider alliance, built on understanding exercise's risks and benefits, is vital.
- Successful exercise integration into lifelong FM treatment plans is achievable with proper guidance.
- This approach enhances patient adherence and long-term management of fibromyalgia.
