Fibromyalgia often comes with symptoms like chronic pain, mental fatigue, and sleep disturbances. This may make exercise very unappealing, yet studies have shown that exercise might actually help ease some of those symptoms.
In this video, learn the different ways that exercise may help manage fibromyalgia symptoms. Make sure to consult a healthcare provider before starting a new exercise plan for fibromyalgia.
References
Han, T., et al. (2024). Adherence to ACSM exercise guidelines and its influence on Fibromyalgia treatment outcomes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in Physiology.
Andrade, A., et al. (2020). What we already know about the effects of exercise in patients with fibromyalgia: An umbrella review. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism.
D'Onghia, M., et al. (2021). Fibromyalgia and obesity: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism.
Estévez-López, F., et al. (2021). Effectiveness of exercise on fatigue and sleep quality in fibromyalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Sosa-Reina, M. D., et al. (2017). Effectiveness of therapeutic exercise in fibromyalgia syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BioMed Research International.
Vilarino, G. T., et al. (2021). Effects of resistance training on the mental health of patients with fibromyalgia: A systematic review. Clinical Rheumatology.
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