A systematic review of the effects of strength training in patients with fibromyalgia: clinical outcomes and design considerations

Andrade, Alexandro; Steffens, Ricardo de Azevedo Klumb; Sieczkowska, Sofia Mendes; Peyré‐Tartaruga, Leonardo Alexandre; Vilarino, Guilherme Torres

doi:10.1186/s42358-018-0033-9

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“…Studies investigating COVID-19 patients found a high level of post-traumatic stress and depressive symptoms in comparison with non-infected people ( Vindegaard and Eriksen Benros, 2020 ). In this regard, there are consistent evidence that RT is associated with improvements in depression ( Gordon et al, 2018 ), anxiety ( Gordon et al, 2017 ), and sleep disorders ( Kovacevic et al, 2018 ), including patients with chronic diseases ( Ferreira et al, 2020 ) and during rehabilitation ( McCartney, 1998 ; Vincent and Vincent, 2012 ; Chan and Cheema, 2016 ; Andrade et al, 2018 ; Seguro et al, 2019 ). The potential benefits of RT for COVID-19 patients are illustrated in Figure 1 .…”

Section: Practical Recommendationsmentioning

confidence: 92%

Practical Recommendations Relevant to the Use of Resistance Training for COVID-19 Survivors

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The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged at the end of 2019 and caused a global pandemic. The disease predominantly affects the respiratory system; however, there is evidence that it is a multisystem disease that also impacts the cardiovascular system. Although the long-term consequences of COVID-19 are not well-known, evidence from similar diseases alerts for the possibility of long-term impaired physical function and reduced quality of life, especially in those requiring critical care. Therefore, rehabilitation strategies are needed to improve outcomes in COVID-19 survivors. Among the possible strategies, resistance training (RT) might be particularly interesting, since it has been shown to increase functional capacity both in acute and chronic respiratory conditions and in cardiac patients. The present article aims to propose evidence-based and practical suggestions for RT prescription for people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 with a special focus on immune, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Based on the current literature, we present RT as a possible safe and feasible activity that can be time-efficient and easy to be implemented in different settings.

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“…36 The current evidence demonstrates that strength training is beneficial and can treat fibromyalgia, bringing positive results through reduction of pain, number of tender points, depression, and anxiety. 37,38 Our study demonstrated that exergaming is a useful tool for improving muscle strength in lower limbs by increasing the peak torque. Kisiel-Sajewicz et al 39 reported that parameters such as MVIC can provide information on brain dynamics, with the motor cortex, corticospinal, supraspinal, propriospinal, motoneuron, and motor axon areas having a central function for the muscle contraction.…”

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Analysis of the Muscular Activity, Peak Torque in the Lower Limbs, and Static Balance after Virtual Rehabilitation in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Study

Carvalho

Alves

et al. 2021

Games for Health Journal

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Objective: To analyze the effect of the exergaming on muscular activity at rest and on maximum voluntary isometric contraction by electromyography (EMG) at peak torque, widespread pressure hyperalgesia identified using a tender point count, and static balance in fibromyalgia. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five women were divided into two groups: WiiÔ (virtual rehabilitation, n = 16) and control (stretching exercises, n = 19), through simple randomization. The volunteers were evaluated by means of EMG, dynamometry by load cell, baropodometry, and algometry before interventions and reevaluated after the 10th and 20th sessions. The subjects participated fully in three 1-hour treatment sessions per week of 20 sessions. Results: The Wii group showed significant benefits for the peak torque of dorsiflexion movement after 20 sessions and for movement plantarflexion after 10 sessions. The control group showed bilateral improvement in muscular activity in the tibialis anterior muscle after 20 sessions. Both groups showed a significant decrease in tender point count, suggesting improved hyperalgesia after 10 sessions and 20 sessions. No significant improvement was found in static baropodometry in the two evaluated groups. Conclusion: Exergaming have the potential to increase the peak torque for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movement in women with fibromyalgia. It also produces a decrease in tender point count equal to that with flexibility exercises and does not produce changes in the static balance.

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“…All of the findings in the subjective and objective examination are integrated to propagate an evidence‐guided intervention for the individual's personal presentation of pain. It is largely accepted that increasing general physical activity level benefits people suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain (Andrade et al, ). Many studies have demonstrated an exercise‐induced analgesia in relieving pain caused by different conditions.…”

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A physical therapist’s role in pain management: A biopsychosocial perspective

Edgerton¹,

Hall²,

Bland

et al. 2019

J Appl Biobehavioral Res

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Aim People suffering with chronic pain have a decreased quality of life in both the physical and psychosocial dimensions. Popular treatment methods for a chronic pain patient are opioid prescriptions and surgery, which may not be beneficial to long‐term outcomes in chronic pain patients, and may actually result in reducing a patient's overall health. Purpose This review will examine the role of the physical therapist in treating chronic pain patients in regard to the biopsychosocial model. Reviewing chronic pain through a biopsychosocial perspective, screening, evaluation, intervention selection, and problems with programs adherence in regard to chronic pain patients in physical therapy will be discussed. Psychosocial components of chronic pain including fear of movement and depression are also examined in how they can hinder or interfere with physical therapy treatment and evaluation. Conclusion When treating chronic pain patients, applying the biopsychosocial perspective to physical therapy with a focus on restoring physical function could provide the least invasive treatment for chronic pain patients with optimal outcomes.

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A systematic review of the effects of strength training in patients with fibromyalgia: clinical outcomes and design considerations

Cited by 56 publications

References 58 publications

Practical Recommendations Relevant to the Use of Resistance Training for COVID-19 Survivors

Practical Recommendations Relevant to the Use of Resistance Training for COVID-19 Survivors

Analysis of the Muscular Activity, Peak Torque in the Lower Limbs, and Static Balance after Virtual Rehabilitation in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Study

A physical therapist’s role in pain management: A biopsychosocial perspective

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