Exergame and Fibromyalgia: A Narrative Review on the Therapeutic Tool and Its Effectiveness in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Abstract

Exergames" refers to virtual reality games that require bodily movement to play. They have recently been studied as a possible non-drug therapy for fibromyalgia, as they can help improve blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen consumption and energy expenditure, in addition to the psychotherapeutic impact of virtual reality. As fibromyalgia is a disease that negatively affects quality of life and is difficult to treat, exergames can be a useful therapeutic option, as they are easily accessible. This study aims to review the existing literature on the effectiveness of exergames in pain control in patients with fibromyalgia.