| Language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Unknown Host Publication |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| Event | International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapists - Barcelona Duration: 1 Jan 2003 → … |
Conference
| Conference | International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapists |
|---|---|
| Period | 1/01/03 → … |
Keywords
- Fibromyalgia
- perceptions
- rheumatology
- women’s health
- exercise
- therapy
- physiotherapy.
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Patients' perceptions of exercise therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome: A survey. / McVeigh, JG; Millar, A; Hurley, DA; Basford, JR; Baxter, GD.
Unknown Host Publication. 2003.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
TY - GEN
T1 - Patients' perceptions of exercise therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome: A survey
AU - McVeigh, JG
AU - Millar, A
AU - Hurley, DA
AU - Basford, JR
AU - Baxter, GD
N1 - Reference text: Objective: To identify patients' perceptions of the role and benefits of exercise in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Design: A postal questionnaire was sent to all 225 members of the Northern Ireland Fibromyalgia Support Group. The questionnaire consisted of 19 questions and was subdivided into four sections: (1) background information; (2) previous treatment; (3) opinions on the role of exercise in FMS and (4) current participation in, and barriers to, exercise. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: A response rate of 51.1% (115/225) was achieved. Forty nine percent (57) of respondents were receiving FMS-associated disability benefits and 13% (15) were working full-time. All reported previous treatment for FMS. Ninety-six (84%) had received medication and 82 (71%) exercise-based therapy. Just over half (42/82) of those who had participated in exercise therapy reported it to be an effective management strategy. Two thirds (48/71) of those who used bedrest, and over half (52/96) of those who used medications reported these interventions to be effective. Eighty-two per cent (94) ‘agreed’ or ‘strongly agreed’ that exercise improved fitness and 60% (69) ‘agreed’ or ‘strongly agreed’ that exercise increased feelings of well-being, but only 13.9% (16) reported that it reduced their pain. The most commonly reported barriers to exercise were fatigue (85%, 98) and pain (73%, 84). Conclusion: Exercise therapy is a common treatment for fibromyalgia syndrome, but while respondents accepted its general health benefits, the vast majority did not report that it reduced their pain.
PY - 2003
Y1 - 2003
KW - Fibromyalgia
KW - perceptions
KW - rheumatology
KW - women’s health
KW - exercise
KW - therapy
KW - physiotherapy.
M3 - Conference contribution
BT - Unknown Host Publication
ER -