Applying exercise to the management of fibromyalgia

Ambrose, Kirsten; Lyden, Angela K.; Clauw, Daniel J.

doi:10.1007/s11916-003-0033-1

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“…There is some psychophysical evidence of a beneficial effect of exercise on the perception of pain (Pertovaara et al, 1984;Olausson et al, 1986;Kemppainem et al, 1990). Moreover, the literature contains several reports of the positive effect of physical activity on chronic pain syndromes (Ferrari, 2002;Ambrose et al, 2003;Warnock and Clayton, 2003;Rainville et al, 2004). Guieu et al (1992a) used the RIII reflex to test objectively whether physical effort increased the nociceptive threshold in high-level athletes versus control subjects.…”

Section: Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

The lower limb flexion reflex in humans

Sandrini

Serrao²,

Rossi³

et al. 2005

Progress in Neurobiology

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Section: Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

The lower limb flexion reflex in humans

Sandrini

Serrao²,

Rossi³

et al. 2005

Progress in Neurobiology

450

422

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“…Physical activity improves psychological well-being, and decreases stress, anxiety, and the feelings associated with depression [ 21 , 22 ]. Physical activity also decreases pain during the treatment of painful conditions [ 23 ], favors resistance and vigor of people with chronic diseases [ 18 ], and decreases their risk of developing functional incapacities [ 19 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Relationship between multimorbidity and physical activity: Secondary analysis from the Quebec health survey

2008

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Background: Abundant literature supports the beneficial effects of physical activity for improving health of people with chronic diseases. The relationship between multimorbidity and physical activity levels, however, has been little evaluated. The purpose of the current exploratory study was to examine the relationship between a) multimorbidity and physical activity levels, and b) longterm limitations on activity, self-rated general health, psychological distress, and physical activity levels for each sex in adults, after age, education, income, and employment factors were controlled for.

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“…15e17 This is particularly relevant given that physical activity is considered by individuals living with HIV to be one of the most important self-care strategies, 18 and physical activity has positive effects on pain-related QOL for other specific medical conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia). 19,20 Given the general paucity of research on the relationships among health behaviors and pain-related QOL in persons living with HIV, especially in Canadians living with HIV, additional research in this area is needed.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Role of Psychological and Behavioral Variables in Quality of Life and the Experience of Bodily Pain Among Persons Living with HIV

Kowal

Overduin

Balfour

et al. 2008

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

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With increased life expectancy of individuals living with HIV, quality of life (QOL) has become a focus of treatment. More research is needed to address pain-related QOL and modifiable variables, such as health behaviors, depressive symptoms, and coping styles, which could be included in treatment protocols to improve QOL among individuals with HIV. Objectives of this study were to (1) examine relationships among health behaviors, psychological variables, and QOL, particularly pain-specific QOL, (2) examine the relationships among coping, depressive symptoms, and QOL, and (3) compare QOL scores of individuals with HIV and population-based normative data. HIV positive men and women not currently on highly active antiretroviral therapy were recruited during regular visits to an HIV outpatient clinic. They completed the Medical Outcome Study Health Survey SF-36 scale, which includes a physical components scale, a mental components scale, and a bodily pain subscale. They also completed questionnaires assessing health behaviors, depressive symptoms, and coping styles. Participants (n=97) scored significantly lower on most aspects of QOL than age-matched Canadian and U.S. norms. Hierarchical multiple regressions revealed that physical activity and CD4 cell count were independently related to lower physical components scale scores; smoking and depressive symptoms were independently associated with lower mental components scale scores; and education, physical activity, and depressive symptoms were independently associated with lower pain-related QOL. Depressive symptoms mediated the relationship between coping styles and the mental components scale and pain-related QOL. Results suggest that targeting depressive symptoms, physical activity, and coping strategies as part of comprehensive treatment protocols could help improve pain-specific QOL and overall QOL among individuals with HIV.

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Applying exercise to the management of fibromyalgia

Cited by 17 publications

References 35 publications

The lower limb flexion reflex in humans

The lower limb flexion reflex in humans

Relationship between multimorbidity and physical activity: Secondary analysis from the Quebec health survey

The Role of Psychological and Behavioral Variables in Quality of Life and the Experience of Bodily Pain Among Persons Living with HIV

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