SynthesisRheumatology international2022
Effects of different protocols of physical exercise on fibromyalgia syndrome treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Synthesis in Rheumatology international, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07483216 (Effects of a Microdoses Isokinetic Exercise Protocol in Women With Fibromyalgia), which is not on this map. Cited by 38 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Effects of a Microdoses Isokinetic Exercise Protocol in Women With Fibromyalgia
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 68 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 exercise on pain, fatigue, and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- The Impact of Exercise Prescription Variables on Intervention Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Pain: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Pooled it
- On the superiority of a combination of aerobic and resistance exercise for fibromyalgia syndrome: A network meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Pooled it
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Pain With Movement in People With Fibromyalgia: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2026Trial
- Strength Training Versus Walking on the Fibromyalgia Impact: A Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Trial
- Exploring the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a Home-Based stretching program for adults with fibromyalgia: a prospective Pre-Post feasibility study.Rheumatology international · 2025Trial
- High-intensity laser therapy can improve pain, health status and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: a single blinded-randomized controlled trial.Lasers in medical science · 2025Trial
- 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
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- The effect of exercise on clinical pain: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis.Pain reports · 2026Article
- Handling missing data in fibromyalgia clinical trials-considerations for the use of linear mixed models in longitudinal analyses: perspectives in rheumatology.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Review
- Integrating Behavioral Health Services for Individuals With Rheumatic Diseases: A Quantitative Analysis of a Pilot Study.ACR open rheumatology · 2026Article
- The Effects of a 12-Week Home-Based Adapted Physical Activity Intervention on Health-Related Physical Fitness in Adult Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: An Interventional Field Study.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Evidence-Based Self-Management Strategies for Fibromyalgia: Foundations for Digital Therapeutic Applications.Interactive journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Barriers to Exercise Participation in Individuals with Fibromyalgia in a Workplace Setting.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Evolving Concepts in the Diagnosis and Management of Fibromyalgia: A Moving Target.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- A randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled, 2×2 factorial trial of aerobic vs. non-aerobic exercise and motor cortex transcranial direct current stimulation in fibromyalgia: effects on clinical outcomes and descending pain modulation.Lancet regional health. Americas · 2026Article
- If exercise is medicine, where is the dose? A call to improve reporting and monitoring of exercise interventions in fibromyalgia research.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Physical exercise has been used as a form of treatment for fibromyalgia, however, the results indicate the need for further investigations on the effect of exercise on different symptoms. The aim of the study was to synthesize and analyse studies related to the effect of exercise in individuals with fibromyalgia and provide practical recommendations for practitioners and exercise professionals. A search was carried out in the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases in search of randomized clinical trials (RCT) written in English. A meta-analysis was performed to determine the effectiveness of different types of exercise on the fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ), and the protocol period and session duration on the pain outcome. Eighteen articles were eligible for a qualitative assessment and 16 were included in the meta-analysis. The exercise showed large evidence for the association with a reduction in the FIQ (SMD - 0.98; 95% CI - 1.49 to - 0.48). Protocols between 13 and 24 weeks (SMD - 1.02; 95% CI - 1.53 to - 0.50), with a session time of less than 30 min (SMD - 0.68 95% CI - 1.26 to - 0.11) or > 30 min and < 60 min (SMD - 1.06; 95% CI - 1.58 to - 0.53) presented better results. Better results were found after combined training protocols and aerobic exercises. It is suggested that exercise programs lasting 13-24 weeks should be used to reduce pain, and each session should last between 30 and 60 min. In addition, the intensity should always be carried out gradually and progressively.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020198151.
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