Resistance exercise improves muscle strength, health status and pain intensity in fibromyalgia

Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by persistent widespread pain, increased pain sensitivity and tenderness. Muscle strength in women with FM is reduced compared to healthy women. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a progressive resistance exercise program on muscle strength, health status, and current pain intensity in women with FM. Methods: A total of 130 women with FM (age 22-64 years, symptom duration 0-35 years) were included in this assessor-blinded randomized controlled multi-center trial examining the effects of progressive resistance group exercise comp... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Larsson, Anette
Dokumenttyp: Artikel
Reihe/Periodikum: Arthritis research & therapy
Verlag/Hrsg.: London, BioMed Central
Sprache: Englisch
ISSN: 1478-6354
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/olc-benelux-1961019205
Datenquelle: Online Contents Benelux; Originalkatalog
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