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The effects of force training on the rehabilitation of adult women with fibromyalgia
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Keywords

Physical Exercise
Fibromyalgia
Quality of Life

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The effects of force training on the rehabilitation of adult women with fibromyalgia. (2019). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 30, e1212. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e1212.2019

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Abstract

Objective: to investigate the effects of strength training on the rehabilitation of adult women with Fibromyalgia. Methods: it is a bibliographical research, raising theoretical data about the impact of Fibromyalgia on the quality of life of women affected by the pathology as well as the effects of strength training on their rehabilitation. Results: The results found in the study list aerobic exercises such as hydrogymnastics followed by walking as more effective in relation to their beneficial effects on the quality of life of fibromyalgic women. Conclusion: Fibromyalgia occupies unintended rankings worldwide among rheumatologic disorders. The disease has no definite cause, so it is an unknown pathogenesis syndrome. Regarding the clinical aspect, the characteristics of the syndrome are well defined and marked: presence of generalized and chronic pain, without laboratory alterations and high frequency of associated symptoms. The execution of a program of regular and properly selected physical exercises contributes to the improvement of motor coordination and other relevant physical abilities in the course of daily activities both in people in general and particularly in fibromyalgic patients.

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