Aerobic Training on Lung Function in Fibromyalgia

Impact of Aerobic Training on Lung Function in Women With Fibromyalgia

Exploring the effect of aerobic exercises on lung function, chest movement, and exercise capacity in women suffering from fibromyalgia.

Eighty women with fibromyalgia will be equally randomly assigned to the experimental (EX) group and the control group (CON). The participants' age will be between 30 and 40 years and they will have mild restrictive lung affection. The Ex group will attend 3 sessions/week of aerobic training at moderate intensity combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 12 weeks, the CON will only attend 3 sessions/week of diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 12 weeks. The lung functions will be assessed by the spirometry testing. The chest expansion will be determined using a tape measurement. Additionally, exercise capacity will be tested using cardiopulmonary exercise testing protocol. All the outcomes will be examined at baseline, and after 12 weeks of the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Well controlled fibromyalgia.
• Mild restrictive lung affection.
• Body mass index less than 30kg/m2.
• Moderate level of physical activity.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any chest diseases.
• Musculoskeletal/ neurological limitations to exercise.
• Smokers.
• Pregnant.