The Effects of Training and Relaxation on Fibromyalgia.
The Effects of Training and Relaxation on Fibromyalgia.
Effects of physical training and relaxation exercise on pathophysiological mechanisms and symptoms in finbromyalgia patients.
A multi-center trial examining the effects of progressive resistance group exercise compared with an active control group (relaxation). A person-centred model of exercise was used. The intervention was performed twice a week for 15 weeks and was supervised by experienced physiotherapists.
Secondary aims off this multi-center study was to improve the understanding of pain mechanisms in fibromyalgia and how these are affected by physical exercise. Please see references of published articles for details.
Inclusion Criteria: ACR 1990 criteria for fibromyalgia -
Exclusion Criteria: Other dominating pain condition, severe disease preventing from participating in physical exercise
-