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Fibromyalgia & Exercise
Start talking about exercise to any
person with FMS or any physician that treat FMS and a debate will likely
start. Most doctors feel that exercise is an important part of
fibromyalgia treatment, though exactly what kind of exercise is unclear.
Some say aerobic exercise is best, while others prefer weight lifting,
still others like to recommend gentle stretching exercises.
Ask a person with FMS about exercise and you may hear a totally
different story. Some say they are "exercise intolerant,"
others do indeed exercise with no noticeable improvement in symptoms,
while others find that exercise greatly decreases the amount of pain in
their lives.
I began researching exercise and fibromyalgia with the thought of
writing an article about the best exercises for FMS in mind. However,
because the information out there is so varied and I am far from an
expert in this area, I don't feel qualified to write such an article.
Instead I will provide you with links to articles on exercise and
fibromyalgia and you can make your own decisions.
American
Academy of Family Physicians
An Exercise Program for Fibromyalgia
"The best thing you can do if you have fibromyalgia is exercise.
Begin with stretching exercises and gentle, low-impact activity, such as
walking or bicycling. Start your exercise program slowly, because at the
beginning, exercise may make your pain worse."
Fibromyalgia
Information from the Oregon Fibromyalgia Foundation
A fibromyalgia patients guide to exercise by Sharon R. Clark, Ph.D., FNP
"Exercise is a crucial component for managing fibromyalgia. There
are many benefits to exercise. With exercise you can improve
flexibility, endurance, strength, and the ratio of fat to muscle in your
body."
Gentle
Exercise Regime for Fibromyalgia
"This leaflet aims to give you advice and guidelines on the role of
exercise in Fibromyalgia. Research has confirmed that exercise can be
beneficial to those suffering from Fibromyalgia increasing your overall
level of fitness helps you to sleep better, and cope with pain and
stress more effectively Endurance, or aerobic exercise done regularly
helps you to get fit."
Exercise
and Fibromyalgia
-Presentation given by Angela Collins, R.P.T. and Vice President of
Suncoast Rehabilitation at the April 22, 1997 support group meeting.
"Exercise is not a only a way to get stronger and to make muscles
firmer. If you have Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), it is more important to
get your muscles healthier!! This includes improving the mobility of
your muscle fibers (reducing tightness), increasing the metabolism or
oxygen flow in your muscles, improving the muscle tone and
endurance."
allHealth.com
Exercise and fibromyalgia
"Exercise can be the most important part of home treatment for
people who have fibromyalgia. It may be more helpful than anything else
your doctor will prescribe. A mild to moderate exercise program is
appropriate for most people with fibromyalgia."
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