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Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2013 Nov-Dec;31(6 Suppl 79):72-80. Epub 2013 Dec 18.
Effect of a 24-week physical training programme (in water and on land) on pain, functional capacity, body composition and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.
Latorre P, Santos MA, Heredia-Jimnez JM, Delgado-Fernndez M, Soto VM, Maas A, Carbonell-Baeza A.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
To analyse the effect of a 24-week physical training programme in water and on land on women with fibromyalgia.
METHODS:
A controlled study was conducted from December 2009 to May 2010. Seventy-two women with fibromyalgia (age: 51.797.87 years) were assigned to an exercise group (3 sessions/week, 2 sessions in water, 1 session on land) (n=42) and to a control group (n=30). The variables analysed were: number of tender points, visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain, algometer score, functional capacity (leg strength, hand-grip dynamometry, flexibility, agility, balance, aerobic endurance, heart response), body composition (body mass index, fat mass index, skeletal muscle mass index and percentage of body fat) and psychological variables (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire [FIQ] and Short Form Health Survey 36 [SF-36]).
RESULTS:
The exercise group improved in the algometer score (p
Effect of a 24-week physical training programme (in water and on land) on pain, functional capacity, body composition and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.
Latorre P, Santos MA, Heredia-Jimnez JM, Delgado-Fernndez M, Soto VM, Maas A, Carbonell-Baeza A.
Author information
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
To analyse the effect of a 24-week physical training programme in water and on land on women with fibromyalgia.
METHODS:
A controlled study was conducted from December 2009 to May 2010. Seventy-two women with fibromyalgia (age: 51.797.87 years) were assigned to an exercise group (3 sessions/week, 2 sessions in water, 1 session on land) (n=42) and to a control group (n=30). The variables analysed were: number of tender points, visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain, algometer score, functional capacity (leg strength, hand-grip dynamometry, flexibility, agility, balance, aerobic endurance, heart response), body composition (body mass index, fat mass index, skeletal muscle mass index and percentage of body fat) and psychological variables (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire [FIQ] and Short Form Health Survey 36 [SF-36]).
RESULTS:
The exercise group improved in the algometer score (p
yep, six months, not overnight, and i notice they did two sessions in water.... ahhhh... water therapy:-)
BTW, hope I didn't offend you with my comment about hilarious juice. I realize, not pleasant, but on re-telling....
The warm water is best for me. I was blessed enough to find a heated pool close by me. I tried the cooler pool, but I had better results with warm water. I actually worked with a physical therapist in water over the summer and she helped me with a routine. Sometimes I use her routine, other times I walk, jog, and stretch. I try to go at least 2-3x a week.
I started VERY slowly. I began walking in water for 5 minutes at a time and then increased my time slowly over several months. I highly recommend it!
I will say that while I am glad to be on land-based exercises, I find that some things are easier in a hot shower (stretches, for example) so that might be a home application of the principles here. My mom, who has FM also (dx'd 2012, me 1995, there's weird), is short enough to stretch out in a tub of hot water at home and often does her leg lifts and bends that way.
GOod thread, Em!
I long ago accepted that exercise is a very necessary component of my "new normal" but other than the brief endorphin high immediately after, my pain is unchanged.