Effect of aerobic exercise training on oxygen uptake and kinetics in patients with fibromyalgia

Dinler, Mustafa; Dıraçoğlu, Demirhan; Kaşıkçıoğlu, Erdem; Şayli, Ömer; Akin, Ata; Aksoy, Cihan; Oncel, Ahmet; Berker, Ender

doi:10.1007/s00296-009-1126-x

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“…Results of primary intervention studies of exercise for people with fibromyalgia published in the past 3 years (see Table 2) are consistent with the earlier studies described in the most current meta-analyses: 1) aerobic training improves peak oxygen uptake and decreases pain intensity and fatigue [14]; 2) strength training reduces severity of fibromyalgia symptoms [15]; 3) aquatic exercise is associated with improvements in pain [16, 17], HRQOL [16], physical function [16], muscle strength [17], emotional and mental health [17], and vitality [17]; and 4) multidisciplinary programs (pool and land-based exercise and psychoeducational sessions) improve tenderness severity [18] and lower body flexibility, but not physical fitness [19]. Consistent with the few studies that have examined the effects of flexibility exercise [8••], one recent study by Calandre et al [20] comparing the effects of pool-based stretching and ai chi (water-based tai chi) found improvements in symptoms in the ai chi group; however, there were no significant between-group differences.…”

Section: Benefits Of Exercisesupporting

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Exercise Therapy for Fibromyalgia

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Webber

Brachaniec

et al. 2011

Curr Pain Headache Rep

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Fibromyalgia syndrome, a chronic condition typically characterized by widespread pain, nonrestorative sleep, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and other somatic symptoms, negatively impacts physical and emotional function and reduces quality of life. Exercise is commonly recommended in the management of people with fibromyalgia, and interest in examining exercise benefits for those with the syndrome has grown substantially over the past 25 years. Research supports aerobic and strength training to improve physical fitness and function, reduce fibromyalgia symptoms, and improve quality of life. However, other forms of exercise (e.g., tai chi, yoga, Nordic walking, vibration techniques) and lifestyle physical activity also have been investigated to determine their effects. This paper highlights findings from recent randomized controlled trials and reviews of exercise for people with fibromyalgia, and includes information regarding factors that influence response and adherence to exercise to assist clinicians with exercise and physical activity prescription decision-making to optimize health and well-being.

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Section: Benefits Of Exercisesupporting

confidence: 80%

Exercise Therapy for Fibromyalgia

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Webber

Brachaniec

et al. 2011

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“…Increase in aerobic capacity occurs with peripheral and central mechanisms [13,14]. In our study, after exercise program all of the patients showed increase in cardiopulmonary capacity, prominently in VO2 max and exercise period.…”

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“…Significant improvement was observed in pain, physical role, social function and emotional role subscales of SF-36 scale. Favorable effects of regular aerobic activity in FMS patients on pain [2], total myalgia score [3,15], tender point count [14,16], fatigue [15], quality of life [17,18], depression and anxiety [14,19] are reported.…”

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The Effects of the Aerobics Exercise Program on the Cardiopulmoner Capacity and Disease Symptoms of the Patients with Primary Fibromialgia Syndrome*

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Özel²,

Sütbeyaz³

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Backgrounds: To observe the effects of aerobic exercise program on the illness symptoms and cardiopulmonary capacity of the patients with primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and to find out whether there is a difference or not in terms of cardiovascular capacity among the patients with primary FMS and sedentary healthy people. Materials and Methods: The study has been done on 20 female patients with primary FMS. Before the study and after a 6-week controlled aerobic exercise program, a cardiopulmonary exercise test has been applied on all cases. The symptoms, psychological state and life quality of the cases have been evaluated before and after the exercise program. The first cardiopulmonary results of the cases with FMS have been compared with a control group of 15 sedentary healthy. Results: When the patient and control groups are compared, although maksimal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) was lower in the patient group, this was not a significant difference. VO2 max showing the aerobic condition after the exercise increased significantly in the patients. Conclusions: Aerobic exercise programs lasting six to eight weeks are quite effective for the patients with FMS. There is not any limitation in the increase of the cardiopulmonary capacity of the patients after the exercise program.

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“…However, the associations between measures of muscle strength and values of PPT obtained independent of active strength testing have not been fully investigated. Fibromyalgia is also associated with widespread pain [10] and lower levels of aerobic conditioning [11], [12], both of which could potentially influence the associations between muscle strength and PPT [2], [13], [14].…”

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Knee Extensor Strength Is Associated with Pressure Pain Thresholds in Adults with Fibromyalgia

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ObjectiveIndividuals with fibromyalgia (FM) have lower muscle strength and lower pressure pain thresholds (PPT). The primary aim of this study was to determine the associations between muscle strength and PPT in adults with FM to test the hypothesis that greater measures of muscle strength would be associated with greater values of PPT. Secondary aims included determining the effects of pain severity and the peak uptake of oxygen (Vo2) on the associations between muscle strength and PPT.MethodsKnee extensor and flexor strength (N = 69) was measured in the dominant leg using a dynamometer, and PPT was assessed using an electronic algometer. Pain severity was determined using the Multidimensional Pain Inventory, and peak Vo2 uptake was quantified using an electronically braked cycle ergometer.ResultsUnivariable linear regression analysis demonstrated a significant association between PPT (dependent variable) and isometric knee extensor (P<.001), isokinetic (60°/s) knee extensor (P = .002), and isokinetic (60°/s) knee flexor strength (P = .043). In a multiple variable linear regression analysis adjusted for age, sex, pain severity, body mass index and peak Vo2 uptake, a significant association was found between PPT and isometric knee extensor strength (P = .008). In a similar multiple variable analysis, a significant association was found between PPT and isokinetic knee extensor strength (P = .044).ConclusionGreater measures of isometric and isokinetic knee extensor strength were significantly associated with greater values of PPT in both univariable and multiple variable linear regression models.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT01253395

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Effect of aerobic exercise training on oxygen uptake and kinetics in patients with fibromyalgia

Cited by 28 publications

References 12 publications

Exercise Therapy for Fibromyalgia

Exercise Therapy for Fibromyalgia

The Effects of the Aerobics Exercise Program on the Cardiopulmoner Capacity and Disease Symptoms of the Patients with Primary Fibromialgia Syndrome*

Knee Extensor Strength Is Associated with Pressure Pain Thresholds in Adults with Fibromyalgia

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