Fibromyalgia's syndrome: pathophysiology, evaluation and effects of exercise

Authors

  • Lísia Coradini dos Santos Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, RS
  • Luiz Fernando Martins Kruel Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, RS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5016/1491

Keywords:

Fibromialgia, Exercício, Dor, Sono.

Abstract

Literature shows references that present the benefits of physical exercise for patients with fibromyalgia, howewer, there is still no consensus between the intensity and quantity of appropriate training to improve the physical condition of the individual without exacerbation of the symptoms. Despite advanced research related to its etiology, the fibromyalgia syndrome is a pathology that still is not completely understood. Recognising the diverse pathophysiological aspects involved in this condition, the instruments that can be used in its assessment, as well as the possible benefits of physical exercise, can help professionals that prescribe training programs to obtain positive results for patients with fibromyalgia. The objective of this literature review is to include all of these aspects, through biographical research made between 2006 and 2008, by means of medical literature and the databases Scopus, Pubmed, Bireme, Lilacs and Medline, using the key words fibromyalgia, exercise, pain, sleep, serotonin, P substance, depression and their similar in Portuguese.

Author Biographies

Lísia Coradini dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, RS

Possui graduação em Fisioterapia pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (1992) e especialização em Fisiologia do Exercício pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2007). Tem experiência em reabilitação, com ênfase em patologias das áreas de ortopedia e reumatologia. Possui formação no Conceito Mulligan de terapia manual.

Luiz Fernando Martins Kruel, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, RS

possui graduação em Educaçao Fisica pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (1977), mestrado em Ciência do Movimento Humano pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (1994) e doutorado em Ciência do Movimento Humano pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (2000). Atualmente é revisor das seguintes revistas: International Journal of Sports Medicine, Revista Mineira de Educação Física, Revista Brasileira de Fisiologia do Exercício, Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia, Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física e Saúde, Revista Movimento, Revista Brasileira de Ciências do Esporte e Revista Motriz. É professor adjunto da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, coordenador do Grupo de Pesquisa em Atividades Aquáticas e Terrestres (criado em 1986), presidente da Câmara de Pesquida da UFRGS e Coordenador do Programa de Pos-Graduação em Ciência do Movimento Humano da Ufrgs. Tem experiência na área de Educação Física, com ênfase em Fisiologia do Exercício e Biomecânica, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: hidroginástica, consumo de oxigênio, treinamento de força, natação, frequencia cardiaca e prescrição de treinamento. Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br//6358314856065806

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Published

2009-04-29

Issue

V. 15, N. 2 (2009)

Section

Review Articles

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