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Efficacy and Effectiveness of Exercise on Tender Points in Adults with Fibromyalgia : A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Joint Authors
Kelley, Kristi S.
Kelley, George A.
Jones, Dina L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fibromyalgia is a major public health problem affecting an estimated 200 to 400 million people worldwide.
The purpose of this study was to use the meta-analytic approach to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of randomized controlled exercise intervention trials (aerobic, strength training, or both) on tender points (TPs) in adults with fibromyalgia.
Using random effects models and 95% confidence intervals (CI), a statistically significant reduction in TPs was observed based on per-protocol analyses (8 studies representing 322 participants) but not intention-to-treat analyses (5 studies representing 338 participants) (per-protocol, g, −0.68, 95% CI, −1.16, −0.20; intention-to-treat, g, −0.24, 95% CI, −0.62, 0.15).
Changes were equivalent to relative reductions of 10.9% and 6.9%, respectively, for per-protocol and intention-to-treat analyses.
It was concluded that exercise is efficacious for reducing TPs in women with FM.
However, a need exists for additional well-designed and reported studies on this topic.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kelley, George A.& Kelley, Kristi S.& Jones, Dina L.. 2011. Efficacy and Effectiveness of Exercise on Tender Points in Adults with Fibromyalgia : A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Arthritis،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447619
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kelley, George A.…[et al.]. Efficacy and Effectiveness of Exercise on Tender Points in Adults with Fibromyalgia : A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Arthritis No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447619
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kelley, George A.& Kelley, Kristi S.& Jones, Dina L.. Efficacy and Effectiveness of Exercise on Tender Points in Adults with Fibromyalgia : A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Arthritis. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447619
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447619