This study investigated the effects of a virtual reality-based motor imagery intervention integrated into a conventional exercise programme on pain outcomes (pain intensity, central sensitisation, pressure pain threshold, galvanic skin response, pain catastrophising), quality of life, sleep quality, fatigue, psychological outcomes (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), imagery ability and patient satisfaction.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 60 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* To be a volunteer,
* To have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the 2016 ACR diagnostic criteria,
* To be aged between 18 and 60,
* To have had pain symptoms for at least 3 months,
* To be receiving standard medical treatment,
Exclusion Criteria:
* The presence of neurological or orthopaedic conditions that would prevent participation in the rehabilitation programme
* Pregnancy,
* The presence of cognitive impairments that could affect cooperation,
* The presence of serious, uncontrolled health problems,
* A history of lower limb or spinal surgery
* Visual or hearing impairments;
* Serious psychiatric disorders
* A diagnosis of migraine
* Regular physical exercise in the last three months (≥2 days per week)
* Participation in any concurrent physiotherapy or rehabilitation intervention