Physical exercise is an effective tool for the prevention of various chronic diseases. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common chronic pain condition, in which patients may also experience a variety of other symptoms, including sleep disturbances, fatigue, stiffness, frequent episodes of pain and mental health problems, as well as possible gastrointestinal disorders. Furthermore, according to the American College of Rheumatology, such a generalised non-joint pain state occurs for at least three months in duration, predominantly in women over 50 years of age. In turn, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) presents as a disease characterised by persistent and debilitating fatigue lasting at least six months. The origin of FM and CFS is unknown, although alterations in the central nervous system (CNS), as well as abnormalities in muscle physiology and immune/inflammatory response are suggested as the main causes. In addition, most patients with FM are sedentary and in poor physical condition, exacerbated by pain, fatigue or depression, which can limit their daily activities and affect their quality of life and work opportunities. In this regard, physical exercise is considered the most important non-pharmacological strategy for the treatment of FM; however, many clinically relevant questions remain unanswered regarding the most effective approach to exercise therapy in FM patients. Therefore, the main objective of this project is to analyse the possible physical and mental benefits of a physical exercise programme in people diagnosed with fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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PRE-TEST Time up and go test (TUG test)
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE-TEST 5 Times Sit to stand test (5TSTS)
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST 10 meters walk test
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST 2 minutes walk
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Upper body dinamometry
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Lower body dinamometry
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Sleep assessment: Karolinska Sleepiness Diary
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Beck Depression Inventory
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Perceived stress scale
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Pain and fatigue Inventory
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQI)
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST FIQ (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire)
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Ergospirometry
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST BLOOD EXTRACTION
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
PRE TEST Balance test
Timeframe: 7 days before protocol starts
POST-TEST Time up and go test (TUG test)
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST-TEST 5 Times Sit to stand test (5TSTS)
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST 10 meters walk test
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST 2 minutes walk
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Upper body dinamometry
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Lower body dinamometry
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Sleep assessment: Karolinska Sleepiness Diary
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Beck Depression Inventory
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Perceived stress scale
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Pain and fatigue Inventory
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQI)
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST FIQ (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire)
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Ergospirometry
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST BLOOD EXTRACTION
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends
POST TEST Balance test
Timeframe: 7 days after protocol ends