The Effect of Tai Chi in Treating Fibromyalgia

To evaluate the effect of Tai chi on Fibromyalgia

Inclusion Criteria:

• 40 years of age or older
• meeting the classification of FM per the 1990 ACR criteria
• approval by a healthcare provider for participation

Exclusion Criteria:

• had practiced Tai chi within the past 6 months
• had exercised >30 min three times weekly for past 3 months
• could not independently ambulate without assistive devices
• had BPI pain severity or interference scores less than 5
• had planned elective surgery during study period
• were actively involved in health-related litigation
• were unwilling to keep all treatments/medications steady throughout the study period