Effects of 2 Physiotherapy Programs on Pain Perception, Muscular Flexibility, and Illness Impact in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study

Gutiérrez-Valencia, Marta; Alonso, Bárbara Postigo; Álvarez, María José Pérez; Barrientos, M.J.; Ayán, Carlos; Sánchez, Vicente Martín

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“…Water-or landbased exercise trials ranging from 12 to 32 weeks induce progressive leg strength improvements, which are essential for activities of daily living [38,39]. Improvements in flexibility have also been achieved both by integrated exercise programmes and programmes specifically designed to improve flexibility [5,9]. However, gain in the functional capacity of our patients was not related to improvements in the FIQ scores.…”

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Effects of an exercise programme on self-esteem, self-concept and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial

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This study was aimed to investigate the effects of an exercise trial on self-esteem, self-concept and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia and to evaluate whether improvements in psychological distress were related to changes in physical functioning. Twenty-eight women with a primary diagnosis of fibromyalgia were randomized to a usual care control group or to a 12-week supervised training programme consisting of 3 weekly sessions of aerobic, strengthening and flexibility exercises. Outcomes were physical functioning (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), lower-body strength and flexibility) and psychological functioning (SF-36, Rosenberg self-esteem scale and Erdmann self-concept scale). Outcomes were measured at study entry and at the end of the intervention. Compared to the control group, statistically significant improvements in self-esteem, self-concept, FIQ, physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, vitality, role emotional, social functioning, mental health, isometric strength, muscular endurance and flexibility were evident in the exercise group at the end of treatment. Self-esteem and self-concept scores were correlated positively with role emotional, mental health and the mental component summary of SF-36 and were negatively correlated to FIQ scores. No significant correlation existed between self-esteem or self-concept and isometric strength, muscular endurance or flexibility. Our results highlight the need for a broader array of physical and mental outcomes and the importance of examining patient's perceptions in future research therapies.

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“…The European Ligue against Rheumatism (EULAR) has recommended individually tailored exercise programmes, including aerobic exercise and strength training for the management of patients with fibromyalgia [8]. Additionally, recent studies support the effectiveness of flexibility training to reduce pain perception and illness impact [9].…”

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Effects of an exercise programme on self-esteem, self-concept and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial

2011

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“…In einer RCT wurden 2 Physiotherapieprogramme verglichen: 10 Patienten erhielten eine Kinesiotherapie und aktive Muskeldehnung, 10 Patienten eine myofasziale Therapie nach Mézières, jeweils 2-mal pro Woche für je 75 min über 12 Wochen. Am Behandlungsende war in beiden Gruppen eine signifikante Verbesserung der Lebensqualität feststellbar, jedoch nicht mehr bei einer Nachkontrolle nach weiteren 12 Wochen [104].…”

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Physiotherapie und physikalische Verfahren beim Fibromyalgiesyndrom

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“…Pilates may have a role in attenuating the predisposition to chronic axial musculoskeletal pain caused by spinal instability. A study conducted by Valencia et al (48) evaluated pain perception, muscular flexibility, and illness impact in women with fibromyalgia. Twenty FMS patients were randomly assigned to one of two training groups, one following a program of kinesiotherapy and active muscular stretching and one using techniques of Global Myofascial Physiotherapy.…”

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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 2 Physiotherapy Programs on Pain Perception, Muscular Flexibility, and Illness Impact in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study

Cited by 31 publications

References 38 publications

Effects of an exercise programme on self-esteem, self-concept and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial

Effects of an exercise programme on self-esteem, self-concept and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial

Physiotherapie und physikalische Verfahren beim Fibromyalgiesyndrom

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

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