Effect of Pilates Training on People With Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Altan, Lale; Korkmaz, Nimet; Bingöl, Ümit; Gunay, Berna

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2009.06.021

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“…In addition to its adoption by training programs designated for healthy people as part of general fitness programs, Pilates has also been suggested as a therapeutic modality for several musculoskeletal disorders (15,16). The recent studies also show the positive effects of Pilates exercises in FMS patients (20).…”

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“…The effect of exercise on FMS is continuing to be investigated by researchers. In a recent study reported by Altan et al (20), a 12-week Pilates training among individuals with FMS had improved the parameters of pain, fatigue, morning stiffness, and tender points when compared to a control group. The improvements were evaluated by patient and physician's global assessments, fibromyalgia impact questionnaire, 6-minute walking test, chair test, Nottingham Health Profile, and BDI.…”

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Effects of Pilates Exercises on the Social Physical Concern of Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Korkmaz

2010

Turk J Rheumatol

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Prior to exercise and at the end of the 12 th week, the patient's weight, grip strength of the hands, back strength, body fat ratio, and BMI were measured. Before-and after-exercise measurements were compared. The patient pain level was determined using the visual analog scale (VAS). Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used to define the depression level of patients. SPC level of patients was obtained by Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS). The correlations between SPC scores and anthropometric values and pain and depression levels were evaluated. Results: Pilates exercises significantly improved the weight, BMI, body fat ratio and SPC and pain level of the patients. No statistically significant change was found for grip strength of either hand or back strength. A statistically significant correlation was found between SPC scores and the body fat ratio, weight, BMI, and pain and depression scores of patients before and after the exercise program. Conclusion: A 12-week Pilates program had positive effects on anthropometric parameters, SPC, and pain and depression levels of FMS patients. Patients with FMS can safely perform Pilates exercises to control weight, improve physical appearance, and reduce SPC and pain and depression levels, and no adverse side effects were observed. To obtain further evidence regarding the effectiveness of Pilates exercises, additional studies involving different patient groups are required. (Turk J Rheumatol 2010; 25: 201-7)

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Effects of Pilates Exercises on the Social Physical Concern of Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Pilot Study

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2010

Turk J Rheumatol

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“…In physical therapy, the Pilates method has been used for several purposes, such as: restoration of joint function 3,4 , lumbar-pelvic stabilization 1,5 , fibromyalgia control 6 and the treatment of low back pain 3,7 . To reach these objectives, therapists can count on land based exercises and exercises perfomed on special equipments, such as the Reformer, the Barrel and the Cadillac.…”

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Análise do torque de resistência e da força muscular resultante durante exercício de extensão de quadril no Pilates e suas implicações na prescrição e progressão

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Gomes

Silva

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Rev. bras. fisioter.

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“…The exercise of various forms, has been an important support in the recovery of patients with fibromyalgia. Altan et al (36) in a randomized, prospective, 50 subjects evaluated the effect of Pilates technique in reducing pain symptoms, functional status and quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia. In the Pilates group were observed significant results regarding the improvement of pain, number of tender points, the scores of the impact of functional capacity, the Nottinghan scores of the health profile and algometrics scores, while the control group (intervention home exercises) improvements were identified only in the number of tender points and algométricos scores.…”

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Use of physiotherapy resources for patients with fibromyalgia

Sarmento¹,

Barros²,

Carvalho³

et al. 2015

mtprehabjournal

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Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a non-inflammatory rheumatic syndrome of unknown etiology manifested in the musculoskeletal system through diffuse and chronic pain and presence of tender points, which may be associated with fatigue, anxiety, muscle stiffness, skin sensitivity, pain after exercise, functional impairment and sleep disorders. Objective: This study aimed to perform a systematic literature review in order to check which physiotherapy resources are mostly used today and what are the most significant results in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Method: An integrative literature review was conducted by searching electronic databases of indexed data such as Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), MEDLINE/ PubMed and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO). Randomized clinical trials were selected in the period from January 2001 to June 2013 published in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Methodological quality was assessed using the Jadad Quality Scale. Results: Overall, 522 studies were reviewed in full and only 13 were included after application of the exclusion criteria. Among these, articles that addressed the use of electrotherapic resources (n = 4), hydrotherapy (n = 3), conventional therapy (n = 3), physical exercise (n = 2) and multidisciplinary treatment (n = 1) were identified, with diversified results, protocols and application times of each methodology. Conclusion: It has been found that there are a small number of studies with scientific relevance published in the last 10 years evidencing techniques that have obtained better results in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia. Further studies with better design aimed at obtaining more conclusive results should be conducted.

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Effect of Pilates Training on People With Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Cited by 128 publications

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Effects of Pilates Exercises on the Social Physical Concern of Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Effects of Pilates Exercises on the Social Physical Concern of Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Análise do torque de resistência e da força muscular resultante durante exercício de extensão de quadril no Pilates e suas implicações na prescrição e progressão

Use of physiotherapy resources for patients with fibromyalgia

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