Conditions/Diseases - FIBROMYALGIA

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A comprehensive review of 46 exercise treatment studies in fibromyalgia (1988–2005).  Spring 2007
The purpose of this review was to: 1) locate all exercise treatment studies of fibromyalgia (FM) patients from 1988 through 2005, 2) present in tabular format the key details of each study and 3) provide a summary and evaluation of each study for exercise and health outcomes researchers.
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The Effects of a 12-Week Strength-Training Program on Strength and Functionality in Women With Fibromyalgia.  Summer 2006
Objective: To determine whether women with fibromyalgia benefit from strength training.
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Effectiveness of Exercise in Management of Fibromyalgia  Fall 2004
This review discusses the benefits of exercise alone and provides practical suggestions on how patients can exercise without causing long-term exacerbation of pain. (Requires site registration.)
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