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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of an exergame-based intervention on a
population sample of women with fibromyalgia. DESIGN: Single-blinded, randomized
controlled trial with 8-week intervention. SETTING: Fibromyalgia center.
PARTICIPANTS: Participants (all women) (N=83) were divided into 2 groups: an
exercise group (n=42; mean age +/- SD, 52.52+/-9.73y) and a nonexercise group
(n=41; mean age +/- SD, 52.47+/-8.75y). INTERVENTIONS: Women in the exercise
group completed an 8-week exergame-based training program, which was focused on
postural control and coordination of the upper and lower limbs, aerobic
conditioning, strength, and mobility. Women (groups of 3) were encouraged to
exercise for 120 minutes (over 2 sessions) per week. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Main
outcome measures included pain and disease effect, which were assessed with the
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), a specific measure for fibromyalgia.
Secondary outcome measure included quality of life, which was assessed with the
EuroQoL-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) generic instrument. RESULTS: The results
showed that 97.62% of participants in the exercise group completed the 8-week
intervention. The exercise group showed a significant improvement (P<.05) in the
EQ-5D-5L utility index, and in 3 of 5 dimensions. For the FIQ, significant
improvements were observed in the dimensions of pain, stiffness, anxiety, and
feel good. The FIQ score was also reduced. The mean between-group improvement was
8.25 (95% confidence interval, 2.85-13.65). CONCLUSIONS: The results and levels
of compliance/adherence suggest this exergame-based training program is an
effective intervention for reducing pain and increasing health-related quality of
life in women with fibromyalgia.
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