Effect of aerobic exercise on quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia

Purpose: The present study aimed to analyze the relationship between aerobic exercise and life quality in fibromyalgia patients. Materials and Methods: The study included patients who were followed up at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic of Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine and were diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FS) according to the criteria of the American Society of Rheumatology. The quality of life and functional levels of the patients included in the study were evaluated with the short form-36, which they filled out before and after the treatment. Results: The mean age of the 22 female patients included in the study was 48.09 +/- 7.42(33-64) years, and the follow-up period was 35.50 +/- 22.26 (9-84) months. Six of the patients were included in the treadmill and 16 of them were included in the bicycle exercise program. The duration of the exercise program of the patients varied between 7 and 24. Post-treatment SF-36 Scale's physical functioning, limitation in physical role, limitation in emotional role, vitality, mental health, bodily pain and general health scores were statistically significant There was no statistically significant improvement in social functioning. Conclusion: According to the outcomes of this study; aerobic exercises should be born in mind to elevate life quality in treatment and follow-up of the FS patients.