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Trial reportJournal of rehabilitation medicine2026

Six-month supervised telerehabilitation combining pilates-based therapeutic exercise and self-myofascial release in adults with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial.

Thomai Marantidou, Evangelia Germanou, Vasiliki Manou, Nikolaos Koutlianos, Evangelos Sykaras, Ioannis Terzidis

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Thomai MarantidouDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Evangelia GermanouDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. egermanou@phed.auth.gr.ORCID 0000-0003-1811-0729
Vasiliki ManouDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Nikolaos KoutlianosDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Evangelos SykarasDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Ioannis TerzidisDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece; TheMIS Orthopaedic Center, Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-6530-2833

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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the effects of a 6-month supervised multicomponent telerehabilitation programme combining Pilates-based therapeutic exercise and self-myofascial release on fibromyalgia impact, sleep quality, and psychological outcomes.

designTwo-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS: 68 adults with fibromyalgia confirmed according to the 2016 ACR criteria.

methodsParticipants were randomized to a 6-month supervised home-based telerehabilitation programme (n = 35) or usual care (n = 33). The intervention comprised 3 live online sessions weekly combining Pilates-based therapeutic exercise, self-myofascial release, core stabilization, low-load resistance exercise, stretching, and relaxation. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months using validated patient-reported measures.

resultsSignificant group-by-time interactions were observed for fibromyalgia impact (p < 0.001, partial η2 = 0.132), sleep quality (p < 0.001, partial η2 = 0.129), depressive symptoms (p = 0.002, partial η2 = 0.129), and perceived stress (p = 0.028, partial η2 = 0.065), but not for anxiety (p = 0.701). Mean intervention adherence was 87.5%, with no adverse or serious adverse events reported in either group.

conclusion6 months of supervised multicomponent telerehabilitation produced favourable longitudinal changes in fibromyalgia impact, sleep quality, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress compared with usual care.

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Exercise Movement TechniquesFibromyalgiaAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSelf CareSleep QualityTelerehabilitationTreatment Outcome

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PMID42867081
PMCPMC13673445

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