SynthesisIrish journal of medical science2023
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.
Synthesis in Irish journal of medical science, 2023. 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 14 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled 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
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 23 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
- Guidelines on Treating Fibromyalgia With Nonpharmacological Therapies in China.Journal of evidence-based medicine · 2025Guideline
- Aerobic high-intensity interval training and maximal strength training in patients with unspecific musculoskeletal disorders improve V̇OEuropean journal of sport science · 2024Trial
- The effect of exercise on clinical pain: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis.Pain reports · 2026Article
- Clinical practice guidelines in fibromyalgia. Physiotherapists' adherence in Denmark: a cross-sectional web-based survey study.Rheumatology international · 2026Article
- 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
- Physical function estimates change in pain following IIPT among children with chronic pain.Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain · 2025Article
- Relationship between pain, functionality, and body composition in patients with fibromyalgia: cross-sectional study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Effects of Electro-Muscle Stimulation Exercise Combined with Mat Pilates on Pain, Anxiety, and Strength in Sedentary Females with Fibromyalgia: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- The impact of exercise intensity on depression in fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Physical Conditioning, Obesity and Fibromyalgia: Causal Relationship or Confounding?Principles and practice of clinical research (2015) · 2023Article
- Nurses' Perceptions of Patient Fibromyalgia Illness Experiences after Performing Group-Based Problem-Solving Therapy: A Qualitative Research Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Effects of strength training in fibromyalgia on balance, neuromuscular performance, and symptomatic analysis: a 12-week study protocol.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundResistance training (RT) has become an important topic for the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM); however, there are still controversies regarding its ability to significantly improve physical symptoms and a lack of adequate recommendations for evidence-based practice.
aimThe aim of this study is to analyze the effects of RT on the physical symptoms of patients with FM through a systematic review with meta-analysis.
methodsWe conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials in June 2022, according to PRISMA recommendations. The searches were carried out on the databases PubMed, Embase, Science Direct, Web of Science, PEDro, CINAHL, SciELO, and Google Scholar for gray literature, and the protocol was recorded in PROSPERO. Studies that evaluated patients with FM undergoing an RT program lasting more than 2 weeks and that analyzed physical health were selected. To carry out the meta-analysis, the recommendations of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions were followed.
resultsIn total, 13 studies were included for qualitative analysis and nine for meta-analysis. Regarding meta-analysis, a favorable improvement was found for pain ([MD = - 10.22 (95% CI: - 18.86 to - 1.58; I
conclusionRT was effective in reducing pain and fatigue and increasing strength and functional capacity; however, due to the quality of the evidence, more studies are needed.
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