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Effects of strength training in fibromyalgia on balance, neuromuscular performa...
Albuquerque, Maria Luiza L.; Monteiro, Diogo; Alvarez, Marcos; Vilarino, Guilherme Torres; Andrade, Alexandro; Neiva, Henrique P.Fibromyalgia affects skeletal muscles presenting with muscle stiffness, pain, and fatigue. The exercise practice is wellstabilized and suggested for the reduction of symptoms. However, there are some gaps in the literature related to balance and neuromuscular performance in a strength training protocol. The aim of this study is to structure a protocol to verify the effects of strength training applied over a sh...
Resistance training on postural balance, physical fitness, and fibromyalgia imp...
Albuquerque, Maria; Monteiro, Diogo; Alvarez, Marcos; Vilarino, Guilherme Torres; Andrade, Alexandro; Neiva, Henrique P.is a chronic disease with diverse physical and psychological symptoms and impairments. The present pilot study aims to evaluate the implementation of a previously protocoled online resistance training program in postural balance, physical fitness, and fibromyalgia impact, as well as adaptations and strategies necessary for a better followup of the participant during the program. Three participants with an avera...
Exploring the Relationship between Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Physical Activ...
Alvarez, Marcos; Albuquerque, Maria Luiza L.; Neiva, Henrique P.; Cid, Luis; Rodrigues, Filipe; Teixeira, Diogo S.; Matos, Rui; Antunes, RaulThe symptoms of fibromyalgia are varied, including general muscle pain and pain at specific points (also called tender points), excessive fatigue, anxiety, depression, and some psychological problems that can have a negative impact on quality of life. Physical activity is a widely used option by health professionals to alleviate the effects of this syndrome. However, there is no clear information on the possibl...
Understanding the Associations across Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Depression,...
Alvarez, Marcos; Albuquerque, Maria Luiza L.; Neiva, Henrique P.; Cid, Luis; Teixeira, Diogo S.; Matos, Rui; Antunes, Raul; Lúcio, LianeBackground and Objectives: Fibromyalgia are heterogeneous and differ from patient to patient; however, the most reported are general myalgia and at specific points associated with fatigue and certain psychological adversities. Physical activity can mitigate the effects of the symptoms. However, the associations between fibromyalgia-related fatigue, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, satisfaction with life and ph...
Differences between Portuguese and Brazilian Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrom...
Alvarez, Marcos; Albuquerque, Maria Luiza L.; Neiva, Henrique P.; Cid, Luis; Rodrigues, Filipe; Teixeira, Diogo S.; Monteiro, DiogoThe aim of the study was to explore the differences between Brazilian and Portuguese patients with fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome in their experience of fatigue, and to measure differences in the perception of fatigue as a function of age and duration of the diagnosis. In total, 209 Portuguese women aged between 21 and 75 years (M = 47.44; SD = 10.73) and 429 Brazilian women aged between 18 and 77 years (M = 46.51;...