Strength Training in Fibromyalgia on Balance, Neuromuscular Performance and Symptoms

Does Strength Training in Fibromyalgia Affect Balance, Neuromuscular Performance and Symptoms? A 12 Week of a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is verify the effects of a 8 weeks strength training, on balance, neuromuscular performance and symptomatology of fibromyalgia.

Thirty participants will be recruited. Volunteers will be randomly assigned to the control group or experimental group. Before the training period, symptoms, balance and neuromuscular performance will be assessed. Participants in the experimental group will perform strength training twice a week (50 min each) for eight weeks. Then, four weeks of detraining will be completed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria
• at least 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe comorbidity or any other type of condition that negatively influences participation in the training program
• cognitive disorders
• heart problems
• surgeries or fractures in the last 6 months
• regular practice of physical exercises in the least 3 months before program.