Effect of a randomized, controlled trial of exercise on mood and physical function in individuals with fibromyalgia

Gowans, S. E.; deHueck, A.; Voss, Sarah; Silaj, A.; Abbey, Susan; Reynolds, W. J.

doi:10.1002/1529-0131(200112)45:6<519::aid-art377>3.0.co;2-3

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“…Similarly, the direct association observed between fitness and chronic pain self-efficacy concurs with previous intervention studies reporting concurrent improvements in fitness and self-efficacy following exercise interventions (39). The mere improvement of physical fitness as a result of exercise training could enhance selfefficacy through a feedback of higher ability to deal with activities of daily living, although mood changes following exercise training might also mediate the patient's ability to cope with chronic pain (39). Further research on the relationship between fitness levels and the psychological experience of pain in women with FM and their ability to cope with the disease is warranted.…”

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“…Previous studies have shown inverse associations between aerobic fitness and depression (38), which might underlie a less negative appraisal of pain and, consequently, lower catastrophizing scores. Similarly, the direct association observed between fitness and chronic pain self-efficacy concurs with previous intervention studies reporting concurrent improvements in fitness and self-efficacy following exercise interventions (39). The mere improvement of physical fitness as a result of exercise training could enhance selfefficacy through a feedback of higher ability to deal with activities of daily living, although mood changes following exercise training might also mediate the patient's ability to cope with chronic pain (39).…”

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Association of Physical Fitness With Pain in Women With Fibromyalgia: The al‐Ándalus Project

Soriano‐Maldonado

Ruiz

Aparicio

et al. 2015

Arthritis Care & Research

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Objective. This population-based cross-sectional study aimed to characterize the association of different components of physical fitness with pain levels, pain-related catastrophizing, and chronic pain self-efficacy in women with fibromyalgia (FM). Methods. A total of 468 women with FM participated. The experience of pain was assessed with different tools (algometry, a numeric rating scale [revised FM impact questionnaire], a visual analog scale, and the bodily pain subscale on the Short Form 36 health survey). We also assessed pain-related catastrophizing and chronic pain self-efficacy. Physical fitness was assessed with performance-based tests (Senior Fitness Test battery and handgrip dynamometry). A standardized composite score was computed for each component of physical fitness (aerobic fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, and motor agility), and their average comprised a clustered global fitness profile. Results. Overall, higher physical fitness was consistently associated with lower levels of pain, lower pain-related catastrophizing, and higher chronic pain self-efficacy (regardless of the pain assessment method and the fitness test evaluated). Muscle strength and flexibility were independently associated with pain (P < 0.005 for both), and participants with high muscle strength plus high flexibility (combined effect) had the lowest levels of pain in this population. Aerobic fitness and flexibility were independently associated with pain-related catastrophizing (P < 0.001 for both) and chronic pain self-efficacy (P < 0.001 for both), and participants with high flexibility plus high aerobic fitness (combined effect) had the best catastrophizing and self-efficacy profiles. Conclusion. Our results suggest that higher physical fitness is associated with lower levels of pain, lower pain-related catastrophizing, and higher chronic pain self-efficacy in women with FM. These results might have implications for future intervention studies in this population.

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Association of Physical Fitness With Pain in Women With Fibromyalgia: The al‐Ándalus Project

Soriano‐Maldonado

Ruiz

Aparicio

et al. 2015

Arthritis Care & Research

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“…Valim et al reported significant improvements in depression and pain in 60 women with FM participating in a 20-week aerobic program as compared with controls (12). In an RCT of a 23-week aerobic exercise program, significant improvements were reported for measures of physical function (6-minute walk test), depression, anxiety, and self-efficacy in 50 women with FM compared with controls (42). These findings in adults with FM support our results and suggest that children with FM are capable of improving their physical function, FM symptoms, pain, and QOL after participating in a 12-week aerobic exercise program.…”

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Feasibility and effectiveness of an aerobic exercise program in children with fibromyalgia: Results of a randomized controlled pilot trial

Stephens

Feldman

Bradley

et al. 2008

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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Objective. To determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial of a 12-week exercise intervention in children with fibromyalgia (FM) and to explore the effectiveness of aerobic exercise on physical fitness, function, pain, FM symptoms, and quality of life (QOL). Methods. FM patients ages 8 -18 years were randomized to a 12-week exercise intervention of either aerobics or qigong. Both groups participated in 3 weekly training sessions. Program adherence and safety were monitored at each session. Data were collected at 3 testing sessions, 2 prior to and 1 after the intervention, and included FM symptoms, function, pain, QOL, and fitness measures. Results. Thirty patients participated in the trial. Twenty-four patients completed the program; 4 patients dropped out prior to training and 2 dropped out of the aerobics program. Better adherence was reported in the aerobics group than in the qigong group (67% versus 61%). Significant improvements in physical function, functional capacity, QOL, and fatigue were observed in the aerobics group. Anaerobic function, tender point count, pain, and symptom severity improved similarly in both groups. Conclusion. It is feasible to conduct an exercise intervention trial in children with FM. Children with FM tolerate moderate-intensity exercise without exacerbation of their disease. Significant improvements in physical function, FM symptoms, QOL, and pain were demonstrated in both exercise groups; the aerobics group performed better in several measures compared with the qigong group. Future studies may need larger sample sizes to confirm clinical improvement and to detect differences in fitness in childhood FM.

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“…A Tabela 1 sintetiza os resultados, desenhos, instrumentos e desfechos dos principais estudos sobre exercício na FM, desde 1988FM, desde até 2005 Nos últimos 20 anos, foram publicados 28 ensaios clínicos sobre exercício no tratamento da FM, incluindo aproximadamente 1500 pacientes. Desses, 12 avaliaram o condicionamento aeróbio (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17) …”

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“…Desses, 12 avaliaram o condicionamento aeróbio (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17) , 10 estudaram programas combinados ou associados ao tratamento medicamentoso ou outras intervenções não-farmacológicas (18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27) . Apenas três envolveram treino de força (28)(29)(30) .…”

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Benefícios dos exercícios físicos na fibromialgia

Valim¹

2006

Rev. Bras. Reumatol.

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artigo dE rEvisão rEviEw articlE RESUMO O exercício é uma intervenção de baixo custo que pode promover saúde em vários aspectos e é capaz de reduzir a dor e outros sintomas da fibromialgia (FM). Nos últimos 20 anos, muitos ensaios clínicos sobre exercício para a FM foram publicados. Apesar dos erros metodológicos, há forte nível de evidência de que exercícios aeróbios supervisionados são eficazes na redução da dor, número de pontos dolorosos, qualidade de vida e depressão. Neste artigo de revisão, os ensaios clínicos de exercício no tratamento da FM são relatados e comentados, e orientações para a prescrição de exercícios foram apresentadas. Foram sugeridos que outros estudos sejam desenvolvidos para melhorar a prescrição de exercício para FM, assim como quais são as principais perguntas a serem respondidas e cuidados metodológicos a serem observados.Palavras-chave: fibromialgia, exercícios, atividade física. Benefícios dos Exercícios Físicos na Fibromialgia Benefits of Exercise in the Fibromyalgia AbStRActExercise is an inexpensive intervention that can improve health in several aspects and it can alleviate chronic pain and other symptoms in fibromyalgia (FM). In the last 20 years many trials have been published. In spite of methodological errors, the evidences strongly support a beneficial role for supervised aerobic exercise training toward reducing pain, number of tender point, quality of life and depression. In this review, the trials on exercise for the fibromyalgia treatment are described and orientations of exercise programs in FM patients are presented. Design and aims of further studies are suggested in order to improve exercise prescription to people with FM.Keywords: fibromyalgia, exercise, physical activity. intRODUÇÃOA síndrome da fibromialgia (FM) se caracteriza por dor crônica generalizada, distúrbio do sono e fadiga (1,2) . Estes pacientes, caracteristicamente exibem diminuição da aptidão cardiorrespiratória (3,4) . Há evidência de que a atividade física modula a dor em pacientes com FM. Um dos primeiros investigadores a observar relação entre dor e exercício foi Moldofsky (5) . Este estudo demonstrou que a privação do sono diminuia o limiar de dor em sedentá-rios, mas o mesmo não acontecia em indivíduos treinados. Apenas uma década mais tarde, ensaios clínicos foram publicados demonstrando que exercícios aeróbios diminuem a dor na FM (6) . A Tabela 1 sintetiza os resultados, desenhos, instrumentos e desfechos dos principais estudos sobre exercício na FM, desde 1988FM, desde até 2005 Nos últimos 20 anos, foram publicados 28 ensaios clínicos sobre exercício no tratamento da FM, incluindo aproximadamente 1500 pacientes. Desses, 12 avaliaram o condicionamento aeróbio (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)

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Effect of a randomized, controlled trial of exercise on mood and physical function in individuals with fibromyalgia

Cited by 212 publications

References 33 publications

Association of Physical Fitness With Pain in Women With Fibromyalgia: The al‐Ándalus Project

Association of Physical Fitness With Pain in Women With Fibromyalgia: The al‐Ándalus Project

Feasibility and effectiveness of an aerobic exercise program in children with fibromyalgia: Results of a randomized controlled pilot trial

Benefícios dos exercícios físicos na fibromialgia

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