Fibromyalgia syndrome Musculoskeletal Diseases Other soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
Group A:
Patients performed two aerobic exercise sessions per week, which included a 10 minute warm up, 25 - 30 minutes at 60 - 65% HRmax and interval training at 75 - 80% HRmax and finally 5 - 10 mi
Sponsors
University of Seville (Spain)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women aged above 18 years 2. Met the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for classification of fibromyalgia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases 2. Severe psychiatric illness 3. Respiratory or cardiovascular diseases that prevent physical loading 4. Women with FM who attended another psychological or physical therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Health status: the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and The Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36) health survey 2. Physical fitness: the six-minute walk test was used to estimate aerobic capacity, hand-grip strength and range of motion (flexion/extension) in the shoulders and hips Assessment of all outcomes was undertaken at baseline and immediately after the 24-week intervention and at the same time points in the usual care control group. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Assessment of all outcomes was undertaken at baseline and immediately after the 24-week intervention and at the same time points in the usual care control group. | — |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed