Effects of a prolonged exercise program on key health outcomes in women with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial

Sañudo, Borja; Galiano, Delfín; Páez, Luís Carrasco; Hoyo, Moisés de; McVeigh, JG

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“…It is worth highlighting that physical activity has already been considered a positive factor for QL of FM patients. In a randomized clinical trial with 42 FM patients, results have confirmed that the long term combination of aerobic, strengthening and flexibility exercises improves psychological health status and QL of such patients 22 . However, FM patients in general need a longer period and further personal effort to adapt to exercise programs and that is why load progression should be slower than normal in muscle strength exercises 23 .…”

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Evaluation of pain and quality of life of fibromyalgia patients

Lorena¹,

Pimentel²,

Fernandes³

et al. 2016

Revista Dor

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:It is known that fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal syndrome characterized by chronic and widespread pain. Considering that pain has direct implications on affected patients' lives, this study aimed at evaluating pain and quality of life of fibromyalgia patients to better understand the correlation between such variables. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 45 females aged between 30 and 55 years, in stable treatment in the month previous to selection, being excluded those under physiotherapeutic treatment, using walking aids and/or with autoimmune rheumatologic diseases or relevant uncontrolled comorbidities. Patients were evaluated with interview records, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Widespread Pain Index and visual analog scale. Data were analyzed by Pearson Correlation and Student t tests, with statistical significance above 95%. RESULTS: There have been high scores in Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Widespread Pain Index and visual analog scale, in addition to linear correlation between pain scores and quality of life. CONCLUSION: Pain is associated to impaired quality of life of fibromyalgia patients. Keywords: Evaluation, Fibromyalgia, Pain, Quality of life. RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS:Sabe-se que a fibromialgia é uma síndrome musculoesquelética caracterizada por dor crônica e generalizada. Considerando que a dor é um sintoma que traz implicações diretas na vida dos pacientes acometidos, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a dor e a qualidade de vida de pacientes

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Evaluation of pain and quality of life of fibromyalgia patients

Lorena¹,

Pimentel²,

Fernandes³

et al. 2016

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“…This may be related to the overall lifestyle of the Chennai citizens, with the high level of religious/spiritual beliefs positively influencing both psychosocial [52] and physical well-being [53]. Similarly, the long-term exercise undertaken by the Chennai citizens may contribute to the overall better self-reported health status [54]. The benefits of regular social engagement to prevent cognitive decline have long been established, and regular attendance at religious services as a social activity may be a protective factor [55,56].…”

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Can Healthy Lifestyle Modify Risk Factors for Dementia? Findings from a Pilot Community-Based Survey in Chennai (India) and Newcastle (UK)

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Background: Currently there are no effective treatments available for dementia. Attention has turned to defining preventive strategies and identifying modifying effects of lifestyle, including physical activity, diet, alcohol intake and smoking, in reducing cognitive decline and overt memory problems in the elderly. Methods: In this study, we addressed the modifying aspects of various components of lifestyle in two ageing samples and explored the possible effects that exercise, diet and spiritual and religious beliefs have upon physical and mental health. A total of 251 subjects (128 in Chennai, India, and 123 in Newcastle, UK) filled in a questionnaire regarding their lifestyle habits. Data were analysed with χ² analysis. Results: Our findings highlight that spiritual and religious beliefs promoted good physical and mental health and were negatively associated with risk factors for dementia, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol level and diabetes. Lifelong diet and physical activity also contributed to better overall well-being in both samples. Conclusions: Our study suggests substantial lifestyle variations between two urban populations in Chennai, India, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Further detailed work is required to identify the lifestyle components that have the greatest impact on modifying the known risk factors for dementia.

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“…A long-term combination of aerobic exercise, strengthening and flexibility improves psychological health status and health-related quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia (Sañudo et al, 2011). Aquatic exercise program also has showed an improvement on symptoms an anti-inflammatory effect in FM (Ortega et al, 2010).…”

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The Role of Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Fibromyalgia

Cordero¹,

Miguel²,

Alcázar³

2012

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Effects of a prolonged exercise program on key health outcomes in women with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Results confirm that a long-term combination of aerobic exercise, strengthening and flexibility improves psychological health status and health-related quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia.

Cited by 83 publications

References 30 publications

Evaluation of pain and quality of life of fibromyalgia patients

Evaluation of pain and quality of life of fibromyalgia patients

Can Healthy Lifestyle Modify Risk Factors for Dementia? Findings from a Pilot Community-Based Survey in Chennai (India) and Newcastle (UK)

The Role of Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Fibromyalgia

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