Effects of a Physical Exercise Program on Patients Affected With Fibromyalgia

Physical activity has been used for a number of years in the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM). The main objective of this study is to compare the effects of physical activity on two groups of women diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM) in terms of pain, quality of life and the impact of the condition on their daily lives. Methods: this was a randomized clinical trial to assess the effects of physical activity performed by subjects assigned to one of two groups on the scores of three questionnaires (the pain Visual Analogue Scale, the FIQ questionnaire and the SF-36 health questionnaire) administered before and after the intervention.

A randomized, multi-center, clinical trial composed of two groups response variables and a twelve weeks follow up.

The intervention group: engaged in a therapeutic physical activity program involving low-intensity exercise, strength and balance work for 2 days a week over a 12-week period, with each session lasting 90 minutes. Both the intervention group and the control group separately completed the various baseline surveys which were part of the study. Once the intervention was over, they answered them again, also separately. The classes were led by an experienced physiotherapist who followed the physical exercise guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), although the intensity of the exercises was adapted to the participants' tolerance levels

used to assess their perceived state of health. It includes eight variables: vitality, physical functioning, bodily pain, general health perceptions, physical role functioning, emotional role functioning, social role functioning and mental health

measures physical functioning, ability to undertake work and general well-being, with a score from 0 to 80.

Inclusion Criteria: Women Ages of 40 and 75 Diagnosis fibromyalgia (code M79.7) Anoia region Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant Unable to participate in the physical activity program.