Effectiveness of a Tai-Chi Training and Detraining on Functional Capacity, Symptomatology and Psychological Outcomes in Women with Fibromyalgia. (9th May 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Romero-Zurita, Alejandro; Carbonell-Baeza, Ana; Aparicio, Virginia A.; Ruiz, Jonatan R.; Tercedor, Pablo; Delgado-Fernández, Manuel
• Other Names: Oh Ki-Wan Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-05-09
• Subjects: Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; 615.505
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/614196
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-427X

Abstract

Abstract : Background . The purpose was to analyze the effects of Tai-Chi training in women with fibromyalgia (FM). Methods . 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 ). Conclusions . A 28-week Tai-Chi intervention showed improvements on pain, functional capacity, symptomatology and psychological outcomes in female FM patients.