Diagnostic
Criteria
Rosner
Rebuttal
Central
Nervous System
Compare Symptoms
Dr.
Heffez Information
Introduction
to NFRA
NFRA
Symposiums
Awareness
Pin
Gifts
and Memorials
Calendar
of Events
Resources
& Web Links
Patient
Organizations
New Fibromyalgia Treatment |
|
| There is increasing evidence that a regular exercise routine is essential for all fibromyalgia syndrome patients. This is easier said than done because increased pain and fatigue caused by repetitive exertion makes regular exercise quite difficult. However, those patients who do get into an exercise regimen experience worthwhile improvement and are reluctant to give up. In general, FMS patients must avoid impact loading exertion such as jogging, basketball, aerobics, etc. Regular walking, the use of a stationary exercycle and pool therapy utilizing an Aqua Jogger (a flotation device which allows the user to walk or run in the swimming pool while remaining upright) seem to be the most suitable activities for FMS patients to pursue. Supervision by a physical therapist or exercise physiologist is of benefit wherever possible. In general, 20 minutes of physical activity, 3 times a week at 70% of maximum heart rate (220 minus your age) is sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of aerobic fitness.
| |
|
|
|
| Fibromyalgia Resources: |  New
Fibromyalgia Treatment by nfra.net What is Fibromyalgia by fibromyalgia-syndrome.com Cause of Fibromyalgia by fibromyalgia-treatment.org |
|
Resource Sites: |
|||
www.nfra.net
| www.fibromyalgia-syndrome.com
| www.fibromyalgia-treatment.org |
|||
National Fibromyalgia
Research Association
PO Box 500, Salem, OR 97308
Optimized by: SearchFit.us.com | Resources | Map