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Effectiveness of a Tai-Chi Training and Detraining on Functional Capacity, Symptomatology and Psychological Outcomes in Women with Fibromyalgia
Joint Authors
Ruiz, Jonatan R.
Romero-Zurita, Alejandro
Carbonell-Baeza, Ana
Aparicio, Virginia A.
Tercedor, Pablo
Delgado-Fernández, Manuel
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The purpose was to analyze the effects of Tai-Chi training in women with fibromyalgia (FM).
Methods.
Thirty-two women with FM (mean age, 51.4±6.8 years) attended to Tai-Chi intervention 3 sessions weekly for 28 weeks.
The outcome measures were: tenderness, body composition, functional capacity and psychological outcomes (Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ), Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36)).
Results.
Patients showed improvements on pain threshold, total number of tender points and algometer score (all P<0.001).
The intervention was effective on 6-min walk (P=0.006), back scratch (P=0.002), handgrip strength (P=0.006), chair stand, chair sit & reach, 8 feet up & go and blind flamingo tests (all P<0.001).
Tai-Chi group improved the FIQ total score (P<0.001) and six subscales: stiffness (P=0.005), pain, fatigue, morning tiredness, anxiety, and depression (all P<0.001).
The intervention was also effective in six SF-36 subscales: bodily pain (P=0.003), vitality (P=0.018), physical functioning, physical role, general health, and mental health (all P<0.001).
Conclusions.
A 28-week Tai-Chi intervention showed improvements on pain, functional capacity, symptomatology and psychological outcomes in female FM patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Romero-Zurita, Alejandro& Carbonell-Baeza, Ana& Aparicio, Virginia A.& Ruiz, Jonatan R.& Tercedor, Pablo& Delgado-Fernández, Manuel. 2012. Effectiveness of a Tai-Chi Training and Detraining on Functional Capacity, Symptomatology and Psychological Outcomes in Women with Fibromyalgia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Romero-Zurita, Alejandro…[et al.]. Effectiveness of a Tai-Chi Training and Detraining on Functional Capacity, Symptomatology and Psychological Outcomes in Women with Fibromyalgia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028425
American Medical Association (AMA)
Romero-Zurita, Alejandro& Carbonell-Baeza, Ana& Aparicio, Virginia A.& Ruiz, Jonatan R.& Tercedor, Pablo& Delgado-Fernández, Manuel. Effectiveness of a Tai-Chi Training and Detraining on Functional Capacity, Symptomatology and Psychological Outcomes in Women with Fibromyalgia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028425
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028425