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Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis

Year: 2013

Type: review

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: Complementary and alternative medicine includes a number of exercise modalities, such as tai chi, qigong, yoga, and a variety of lesser-known movement therapies. A meta-analysis of the current literature was conducted estimating the effect size of the different modalities, study quality and bias, and adverse events. The level of research has been moderately weak to date, but most studies report a medium-to-high effect size in pain reduction. Given the lack of adverse events, there is little risk in recommending these modalities as a critical component in a multimodal treatment plan, which is often required for fibromyalgia management.

Source: Journal of Pain Research

DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s32297

Authors: Scott Mist, Kari Firestone, Kim Dupree Jones

Institution: Oregon Health & Science University

Language: English

Topic: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836