Case Study: Effect of a Physical Exercise and Nutritional Counseling Program on Physical and Psychological Variables in a Person with Fibromyalgia

 

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Autores: Chaves León, Adrian Alberto, Morera, Maria, Brenes Espinoza, Miguel, Saldaña Quiel, Sergio
פורמט: artículo original
סטטוס:Versión publicada
Fecha de Publicación:2015
תיאור:The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of an exercise program, flexibility and nutritional counseling on the physical variables (aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, and the lipid profile) and the psychological variables (physical self-concept, body image and pain catastrophizing) in a person with fibromyalgia. This case study had the participation of 53 years-old woman diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM). The intervention was implemented for eight weeks, three times a week with the constant supervision of professional staff. Prior to the implementation of the intervention, Lourdes (pseudonym) said to lead a life of severe joint and muscle pain limiting the development of her daily activities. Research variables were measured at the beginning and at the end of the intervention. The results showed differences in the percentage of change in all measured variables. In addition, an improvement in mood was evident, according to the testimony given by Mrs. Lourdes. Therefore, it is concluded that a physical exercise intervention and nutritional counseling is an effective strategy for improving the quality of life of a person with fibromyalgia.
País:Portal de Revistas UNA
מוסד:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
שפה:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:www.revistas.una.ac.cr:article/6441
גישה מקוונת:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/mhsalud/article/view/6441
מילת מפתח:Fibromyalgia
quality of life
pain catastrophizing
adulthood
health
Fibromialgia
calidad de vida
catastrofización del dolor
adultez
salud