ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2015
The effects of aquatic, isometric strength-stretching and aerobic exercise on physical and psychological parameters of female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
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- Aquatic therapy improves self-reported sleep quality in fibromyalgia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2024Pooled it
- Mixed exercise training for adults with fibromyalgia.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- A functional exercise program improves pain and health related quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial.Advances in rheumatology (London, England) · 2024Trial
- Rehabilitation modalities in ankylosing spondylitis: orthopaedic perspectives on function, bone health, and surgical safety.Journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Promoting Stretching Engagement through Health Belief Model-Based Nudges: The Effectiveness of Threat vs. Benefit-Based Nudge Messages.Iranian journal of public health · 2025Article
- The effectiveness of aerobic exercise for pain management in patients with fibromyalgia.European journal of translational myology · 2023Article
- Mechanisms hypothesized for pain-relieving effects of exercise in fibromyalgia: a scoping review.Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease · 2023Article
- Exploring the Relationship between Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Effect of Exercise Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2022Review
- Effects of hydrotherapy and land-based exercise on mobility and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized control trial.Journal of physical therapy science · 2021Article
- The Importance of Daily Activity for Reducing Fibromyalgia Symptoms: A Retrospective "Real World" Data Comparison of two Multimodal Treatment Programs.Archives of rheumatology · 2020Article
- The Effects of Balneotherapy on Oxidant/Antioxidant Status in Patients With Fibromyalgia: An Observational Study.Archives of rheumatology · 2020Article
- Impact of water therapy on pain management in patients with fibromyalgia: current perspectives.Journal of pain research · 2019Article
- Evidence-based pain medicine for primary care physicians.Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) · 2018Review
- Targeting pain catastrophization in patients with fibromyalgia using virtual reality exposure therapy: a proof-of-concept study.Journal of physical therapy science · 2015Article
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Abstract
[Purpose] There are various treatment modalities for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), which is characterized by widespread pain and fatigue. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aquatic, aerobic and isometric strength-stretching exercises on the physical and psychological parameters of patients with FMS. [Subjects and Methods] Seventy five female patients with FMS were randomly selected and divided into three groups. Patients (18-50 years) were treated for 3 months using one of three methods: a home-based isometric strength and stretching exercise program (ISSEP), a gym-based aerobic exercise program (AEP), and a pool-based aquatic aerobic exercise program (AAEP). Items evaluated were: the number of tender points, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), SF-36 physical and mental health scores, and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). [Results] The results revealed that AAEP was the most effective treatment of the three. All of the groups showed significant improvements in all variables between pre-and post-test, except the mean values of VAS and BDI in ISSEP. [Conclusion] The results suggest that aquatic aerobic exercise program is more effective than AEP and ISSEP in the treatment of FMS.
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