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- Title
Effects of a combined training program on pain, stiffness, fatigue and well-being in women with fibromyalgia.
- Authors
SOUSA, MÓNICA; MOUTÃO, JOÃO; OLIVEIRA, RAFAEL; ALVES, SUSANA
- Abstract
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 analyse 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 < .05 to compare baseline and post intervention effects. Significant improvements were observed: in 2-minute step test (p = .21); physical function; physical performance; physical pain and general health, the mental component, vitality; social function of the SF-36v2 (all, p < .05). Moreover, FIQ showed a significant reduction in all scales at the end of the program compared to the baseline (p < .05). Combined training program can reduce the impact of fibromyalgia while improving health and aerobic performance.
- Subjects
FIBROMYALGIA; FATIGUE (Physiology); WELL-being; PHYSICAL fitness testing; MYALGIA; RHEUMATISM
- Publication
Journal of Human Sport & Exercise, 2024, Vol 19, Issue 1, p343
- ISSN
1988-5202
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14198/jhse.2024.191.20