Aquatic Exercise in Physical Therapy Treatment for Fibromyalgia: Systematic Review

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by musculoskeletal pain. The aim of this study was to synthesize scientific evidence on the effects of aquatic exercise programs on pain and quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia. This review was carried out using the following databases i...

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Published in:Healthcare (Basel) 2024-03, Vol.12 (6), p.701
Main Authors: Rodríguez-Huguet, Manuel, Ayala-Martínez, Carmen, Góngora-Rodríguez, Pablo, Rosety-Rodríguez, Miguel Ángel, Martín-Valero, Rocío, Góngora-Rodríguez, Jorge
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Language:English
Subjects:
aquatic exercise
Aquatic exercises
Care and treatment
Chronic illnesses
Clinical trials
Diagnosis
Evaluation
Exercise
Fibromyalgia
Health aspects
Intervention
Methods
Pain
Patient outcomes
Patients
Physical therapy
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Review
Systematic review
Therapeutics, Physiological
Variables
Womens health
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Summary:Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by musculoskeletal pain. The aim of this study was to synthesize scientific evidence on the effects of aquatic exercise programs on pain and quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia. This review was carried out using the following databases in January 2024: Cochrane Library, PEDro, PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. Four clinical trials focusing on aquatic exercise as a treatment for patients with fibromyalgia were selected. These trials were published in English between 2019 and 2024. Pain recorded using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and quality of life with the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) or Fibromyalgia Impact on Quality of Life (FIQ) were the most commonly analyzed variables. This review was carried out according to the PRISMA statement and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024510219). The results in terms of pain and quality of life were positive. In conclusion, these findings support the incorporation of aquatic exercise into fibromyalgia physical therapy treatment. However, the benefits could be equivalent to those of other exercise modalities, underscoring the need for individualized adaptation to each patient's needs.
ISSN:2227-9032
2227-9032
DOI:10.3390/healthcare12060701