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Tai Chi Shows Substantial Effects in Pain Relief, Functional Capacity, and Psychological Well-Being In Female Patients With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic diffuse pain condition that probably results from abnormal central pain processing. It has been suggested that a nonextenuating physical exercise, mind-body exercise, and some type of relaxation therapies can increase pain tolerance, producing a global improvement in the quality of life of FM patients. This study shows that Tai-Chi exercise is potentially a useful therapy for women with FM. The main finding is that a 28-week Tai-Chi training improved pain and functional capacity. The effects of Tai-Chi training were evident on symptomatology, depression, quality of life, active coping, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.
Abstract:
Objectives:
The purpose was to analyze the effects of Tai-Chi training in women with fibromyalgia (FM).
Design:
Thirty-two women with FM (mean age, 51.4 ± 6.8 years) attended to Tai-Chi intervention 3 sessions weekly for 28 weeks. The outcome measures were: tenderness, body composition, functional capacity and psychological outcomes (Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ), Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36)).
Results:
Patients showed improvements on pain threshold, total number of tender points and algometer score (all P < 0.001). The intervention was effective on 6-min walk (P = 0.006), back scratch (P = 0.002), handgrip strength (P = 0.006), chair stand, chair sit & reach, 8 feet up & go and blind flamingo tests (all P < 0.001). Tai-Chi group improved the FIQ total score (P < 0.001) and six subscales: stiffness (P = 0.005), pain, fatigue, morning tiredness, anxiety, and depression (all P < 0.001). The intervention was also effective in six SF-36 subscales: bodily pain (P = 0.003), vitality (P = 0.018), physical functioning, physical role, general health, and mental health (all P < 0.001).
Conclusion:
A 28-week Tai-Chi intervention showed improvements on pain, functional capacity, symptomatology and psychological outcomes in female FM patients.
Link:
Romero-Zurita, Alejandro et al. “Effectiveness of a tai-chi training and detraining on functional capacity, symptomatology and psychological outcomes in women with fibromyalgia.” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2012 (2012): 614196. doi:10.1155/2012/614196
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