April 2024 CME Activity: Effect of Resistance Exercises on Function and Pain in Fibromyalgia A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials-Effect of Resistance Exercises on Function and Pain in Fibromyalgia A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effect of Resistance Exercises on Function and Pain in Fibromyalgia A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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The systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of resistance exercise in improving function and alleviating pain in patients with fibromyalgia. The study compared resistance exercise with control, flexibility exercise, and aerobic exercise. Results showed that resistance exercise had a significant positive impact on the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) total score, pain control, tender points, physical function, and depression when compared to no intervention. When compared to flexibility exercise, resistance exercise also demonstrated notable improvements in the FIQ total score. Additionally, resistance exercise showed comparable effects to aerobic exercise in pain control, reduction of tender points, and improvement in physical function. The study highlighted the importance of progressive intensity in resistance training and the need for more precise research to confirm the efficacy of resistance exercise. Despite limitations like heterogeneity among studies and high risk of bias, the meta-analysis supported the recommendation of resistance exercise as a beneficial treatment option for fibromyalgia patients. Moving forward, more comprehensive and precise studies are required to further validate these findings and explore the potential benefits of resistance exercise for patients with fibromyalgia.

Keywords

systematic review

meta-analysis

resistance exercise

fibromyalgia

function improvement

pain alleviation

FIQ total score

physical function

depression

aerobic exercise