FibromyalgiaExercise For Health.

Q: What is fibromyalgia?

A: Fibromyalgia is a fairly common musculoskeletal

disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain at

a number of anatomical locations and a reduced

pain threshold. Sufferers commonly complain of

fatigue, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances,

headache, migraine, abdominal pain and increased

urinary frequency. The exact cause is unknown

Q: Is general exerciseuseful for fibromyalgia?

A: General exercise or aerobic exercise programs

appear to be very effective for the treatment of

fibromyalgia symptoms. Additionally, while high-

intensity programs appear to be more effective for

increasing fitness (as they are in healthy subjects),

they do not appear to be more efficacious for the

symptoms of fibromyalgia

Q: Is resistance traininguseful for fibromyalgia?

A: Resistance training appears to be efficacious for

the treatment of fibromyalgia, although some

studies indicate poor adherence and high drop-out

rates from the interventions. It may be appropriate

to program either aerobic or resistance training on

the basis of individual preference or on the

probability of greatest adherence

Q: Is water-based exerciseuseful for fibromyalgia?

A: Water-based exercise is as effective as

land-based exercise for the treatment of

fibromyalgia. It may be best to choose the

exercise program on the basis of the

greatest probability of adherence

Q: What are the evidence-

based recommendations for

exercise for fibromyalgia?

A: Exercise intervention for fibromyalgia is a

recommended treatment method. Practical

considerations seem to be most important

and the exercise program should be

designed with adherence in mind

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