A systematic review of the effects of strength training in patients with fibromyalgia: clinical outcomes and design considerations

A systematic review of the effects of strength training in patients with fibromyalgia: clinical outcomes and design considerations

Abstract Background Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic and generalized musculoskeletal pain. There is currently no cure for FM, but palliative treatments are available. One type of treatment is strength training (ST). However, there is a need for more information on optimal training proto...

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Main Authors: Alexandro Andrade, Ricardo de Azevedo Klumb Steffens, Sofia Mendes Sieczkowska, Leonardo Alexandre Peyré Tartaruga, Guilherme Torres Vilarino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Advances in Rheumatology
Subjects:
Fibromyalgia
Resistance training
Health
Exercises
Therapy
Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42358-018-0033-9

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