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Exercise therapy for fibromyalgia.

Angela J Busch¹, Sandra C Webber, Mary Brachaniec

¹School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan, 1121 College Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0W3, Canada. angela.busch@usask.ca

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Exercise benefits fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients by improving physical function and reducing pain. This review covers various exercise types and factors influencing adherence to optimize FMS management.

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Exercise Science

Background:

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition causing widespread pain, fatigue, and reduced quality of life.
Exercise is a cornerstone in FMS management, with growing research interest over 25 years.
Current understanding of exercise benefits for FMS requires synthesis of recent findings.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent randomized controlled trials and literature on exercise interventions for FMS.
To highlight the efficacy of various exercise modalities in managing FMS symptoms.
To provide clinicians with information on factors influencing exercise response and adherence in FMS patients.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses.
Inclusion of studies examining aerobic training, strength training, tai chi, yoga, Nordic walking, and vibration techniques.
Analysis of factors affecting patient response and adherence to exercise programs.

Main Results:

Aerobic and strength training are effective in improving physical fitness, function, and reducing FMS symptoms.
Other exercise forms like tai chi and yoga also show promise in managing FMS.
Factors such as exercise type, intensity, duration, and individual patient characteristics influence outcomes.

Conclusions:

Exercise is a vital, evidence-based intervention for managing fibromyalgia syndrome.
A multimodal approach incorporating various exercise types can optimize FMS symptom management and quality of life.
Clinicians should consider individual patient factors to personalize exercise prescriptions for FMS.