Effectiveness of Physical Exercise in Women With Fibromyalgia

Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Decrease of Pain in Patients With Fibromyalgia:Randomized Clinical Trial

Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a syndrome expressed by chronic widespread body pain which leads to reduced physical function and frequent use of health care services. Exercise training is commonly recommended as a treatment.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a supervised resistance muscular exercise (RME) and walking program (WP) are effective in the treatment of FMS on decrease of pain.

The practical of the RME reduces the pain of participants with FMS.

This study will evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a supervised resistance muscular exercise (RME) , walking program (WP)and control group (just observation) in women with FMS during 16 weeks, on decrease of pain.

Participants will undergo an assessment including medical some questionnaires to assess their FMS symptoms at baseline, after 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 28 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Criteria diagnosis according ACR 1990
• Wash-out of medication specific for fibromyalgia for 1 month
• Only paracetamol 750mg will be allowed during the period of study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Alterations that against indicate the practical one of physical activity evaluated previously in clinical and rheumatology evaluation