The use of Pilates for pain control in patients with fibromyalgia

Abstract

Introduction: Although the Pilates method is commonly used to treat fibromyalgia (FM) in clinical practice, research is scarce, and little is known about its real effectiveness in pain management. Objective: Systematically review the literature to determine whether Pilates affects pain control in FM patients. Methods: The PubMed, Science Direct, PEDro and Cochrane databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials that investigated the effects of Pilates in individuals diagnosed with FM. The descriptors used were: “pilates based exercise” OR “pilates training” OR “pilates exercise” OR “pilates” AND “fibromyalgia.” Independent reviewers performed abstract/full-text screening, data extraction, and methodological quality assessments using the PEDro scale. Results: The search identified 646 potential articles, four of which were used in the analysis. The Pilates method had positive effects on pain control, physical function, quality of life and biopsychosocial factors such as stress and depression in individuals with FM in four studies. However, improvement in these parameters did not differ between intervention groups in three studies. Additionally, the control group showed no significant improvement for the same parameters in one study. The PEDro scale scores of the studies ranged from 6 to 8 points. Conclusion: Evidence suggests that Pilates influences pain control in individuals with FM, and is more effective than no intervention or minimal intervention in the treatment of FM.

Terapias Alternativas No Tratamento De Fibromialgia: Uma Revisão De Literatura

“…A Tabela 1 sintetiza os principais artigos que foram utilizados na presente revisão de literatura, contendo informações relevantes ou os achados relevantes (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22) . Tabela 1.…”

“…Araújo (14) também contribui, apresentando resultados que denotamalém do que já foi citadouma maior função física, melhora na amplitude de movimento e fortalecimento muscular, além de também diminuir a tensão muscular e melhorar o retorno venoso. Figueiredo-Dourado et al (15) com seu estudo sobre o impacto do pilates no controle da dor em pessoas com FM, juntamente com Jesus (16) corroboram outros autores quanto aos efeitos positivos das terapias que envolvem o movimento físico ou atividade física.…”