Physical activity levels in the treatment of juvenile fibromyalgia

Abstract

Physical activity is paramount in the treatment of juvenile fibromyalgia, although some interventions use indirect methods to increase activity levels rather than address physical dysfunction head-on. New research explores the effects of a psychotherapeutic approach on levels of physical activity in adolescents with fibromyalgia.

Juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome: A Review- Treatment and Prognosis

“…Exercise and physical therapy are main cornerstones in the treatment of all JPFS patients [11]. Benefits of exercise, which include mainly aerobic training, as well as strength/resistance training or movement-based therapies such as yoga and tai chi, have primarily been demonstrated in studies of FM treatment in adults [12][13][14][15][16].…”