Exercise for treating fibromyalgia syndrome.
@article{Busch2007ExerciseFT, title={Exercise for treating fibromyalgia syndrome.}, author={A. Busch and K. Barber and T. Overend and P. Peloso and C. Schachter}, journal={The Cochrane database of systematic reviews}, year={2007}, volume={4}, pages={ CD003786 } }
BACKGROUND
Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a syndrome expressed by chronic widespread body pain which leads to reduced physical function and frequent use of health care services. Exercise training is commonly recommended as a treatment. This is an update of a review published in Issue 2, 2002.
OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of exercise training including cardiorespiratory (aerobic), muscle strengthening, and/or flexibility exercise on global well… CONTINUE READING
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Fibromyalgia is a common health problem that causes widespread pain and tenderness (sensitive
to touch). The pain and tenderness tend to come and go, and move about the body. There is no… Expand
Conditions | Fibromyalgia, Rheumatism, Muscular |
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Intervention | Other |
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