SynthesisClinical rheumatology2021
Effects of resistance training on the mental health of patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review.
Synthesis in Clinical rheumatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07734662 (Effects of High-Intensity Versus Preferred-Intensity Resistance Training in the Treatment of Women With Fibromyalgia), which is not on this map. Cited by 26 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Effects of High-Intensity Versus Preferred-Intensity Resistance Training in the Treatment of Women With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial
Who cites it
26 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 44 citations in OpenAlex.
- Does Resistance Training Improve the Quality of Life of People With Parkinson's Disease? Evidence and Recommendations for Clinical Application Through a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Pooled it
- Brazilian Society of Rheumatology's fibromyalgia treatment guidelines - part I: monitoring and non-pharmacological management.Advances in rheumatology (London, England) · 2026Guideline
- Effects of resistance training on the physical symptoms and functional capacity of patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.Irish journal of medical science · 2023Pooled it
- Optimal dose and type of exercise to reduce pain, anxiety and increase quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. A systematic review with meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of different protocols of physical exercise on fibromyalgia syndrome treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Rheumatology international · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of different types of exercise in adult subjects with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials.Scientific reports · 2022Pooled it
- Strength Training Versus Walking on the Fibromyalgia Impact: A Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Trial
- Impact of resistance training intensity on body composition and nutritional intake among college women with overweight and obesity: a cluster randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
- Physical and Psychological Effects of Home-Based vs Face-to-Face Prehabilitation in Individuals With Severe Obesity Awaiting Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Effects of Physical Exercise on Anxiety and Depression of People with Fibromyalgia: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Review
- Combined aerobic exercise and photobiomodulation for pain and other symptoms in fibromyalgia: study protocol.Pain management · 2025Article
- Clinical Application of Infrared Thermography in Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review.Mediterranean journal of rheumatology · 2025Article
- Intensity of Resistance Exercise and Its Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Quality of Life in Adults with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Review
- Impact of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of university students and recommendations for the post-pandemic period: A systematic review.Brain, behavior, & immunity - health · 2025Review
- Immediate effects of yoga on anxiety, depression, and sleep in women with chronic pain in a rural community setting: a pilot feasibility study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Physical Function, Self-Perceived Physical Fitness, Falls, Quality of Life and Degree of Disability According to Fear and Risk of Falling in Women with Fibromyalgia.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- Review
- Sporting Mind: The Interplay of Physical Activity and Psychological Health.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- The impact of exercise intensity on depression in fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Effects of progressive intensity resistance training on the impact of fibromyalgia: protocol for a blinded randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
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Abstract
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterized by generalized skeletal muscle pain and the presence of mental disorders is common among patients. As there is no cure, several treatment alternatives have been investigated, including the practice of resistance training. Thus, the aim of the current study is to analyze the effects of resistance training on the mental health of patients with fibromyalgia. This is a systematic review of the literature that followed the recommendations of the PRISMA statement. The search for articles occurred in May 2020 in the databases PubMed, Embase, Science Direct, Web of Science, PEDro, and CINAHL, as well as Google Scholar for gray literature. The protocol was recorded in PROSPERO and assessment of quality was performed using the Cochrane tool. In total, 481 studies were found in the database searches, of which seven were included in the analysis. The only variables investigated in studies related to mental health were depression and anxiety. The results demonstrate that resistance training reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with fibromyalgia. It is concluded that resistance training is efficient to improve the mental health of patients with fibromyalgia, reducing depression and anxiety. The main limitation is that few variables related to mental health were analyzed. Key Points • Resistance training improves the mental health of patients with FM. • The most commonly studied variables related to mental health are depression and anxiety. • The study protocols are similar, starting with low-intensity training and gradually increasing the intensity.
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