Effectiveness of Strength Training Versus Flexibility Training in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Fibromyalgia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosed cases of fibromyalgia according to diagnostic criteria of ACR 2010 referred from Rheumatology department of FFH.
- Both males and females adults with an age of 35-60 years
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with generalized fatigue
- Polymyalga rheumatica
- Hyperthyrodism
- Regional pain syndrome
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Chronic cancer pain
- Lactating mothers
- Metabolic disorders
Sites / Locations
- Fauji Foundation Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
conventional physical therapy with strength training
conventional physical therapy with flexibility training
TENS with a frequency of 2-125Hz for about 30mins in prone position. FITT guidelines for strength training: frequency: 2-3 times perweek, time: 3o mins for the whole session, intensity: 8-15 repetitions and type : major muscles( shoulder flexors and extensors, hip and knee flexors, hip abductors and adductors, foot plantar flexors and dorsiflexors using resistance bands)
TENS with a frequency of 2-125 Hz for 30 minutes. FITT guidelines for flexibility; frequency: 5 times per week, intensity: stop before it becomes painful, time: 10-15 minutes,hold for 15 secs and type: major muscle groups( latissmus dorsi, trapezius, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gatrocnemius, soleus, hamstringsand paraspinals( errector spinae and multifidus through static stretching technique.