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Effects of a combined training program on pain, stiffness, fatigue, and well-being in women with fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disease characterized by chronic widespread muscle pain and its treatment
is carried out through pharmacological interventions. Physical exercise and the adoption of a healthy
lifestyle influence the reduction of the symptoms of the disease. The main objective of this study was
to analyze the effects of a combined training program on health and functional capacity in female
individuals diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It was a quasi-experimental study with a duration of 8 months
with a sample of six participants between 43 and 58 years old, who did not practice any type of physical
exercise program. The following instruments were used in baseline and post intervention: Fibromyalgia
Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36v2) and functional physical
fitness tests (30-second chair stand, arm curl, sit and reach, 8-ft up-and-go, back scratch and 2-minute
step test. Wilcoxon non-parametric test (intra-group comparison) was used, with a significance level of
p<0.05 to compare baseline and post intervention effects. Significant improvements were observed: in 2-minute step test (p=0.21); physical function; physical performance; physical pain and general health,
the mental component, vitality; social function of the SF-36v2 (all, p<0.05). Moreover, FIQ showed a
significant reduction in all scales at the end of the program compared to the baseline (p<0.05).
Combined training program can reduce the impact of fibromyalgia while improving health and aerobic
performance.
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Keywords
combined exercise program fibromyalgia functional capacity health
Citation
Sousa,M., Moutão,J., Oliveira,R. & Alves,S. (2023).Effects of a combined training program on pain, stiffness, fatigue, and well-being in women with fibromyalgia. Newsletter LQRC-CIEQV, 36(4), 7-17.https://www.cieqv.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/36-cieqv-newsletter-nov23.pdf
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Instituto Politécnico de Santarém - CIEQV