Biofeedback/relaxation training and exercise interventions for fibromyalgia: A prospective trial

Buckelew, Susan P.; Conway, Robert; Parker, Jerry; Deuser, William E.; Read, Joan; Witty, Thomas E.; Hewett, John E.; Minor, Marian; Johnson, Jane C.; Van Male, Lynn; McIntosh, Matthew J.; Nigh, Margaret; Kay, Donald R.

doi:10.1002/art.1790110307

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Biofeedback/relaxation training and exercise interventions for fibromyalgia: A prospective trial

Buckelew, Susan P., Conway, Robert, Parker, Jerry, Deuser, William E., Read, Joan, Witty, Thomas E., Hewett, John E., Minor, Marian +5 more·1998·Arthritis & Rheumatism

DOI 10.1002/art.1790110307

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OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of biofeedback/relaxation, exercise, and a combined program for the treatment of fibromyalgia. METHODS: Subjects (n = 119) were randomly assigned to one of 4 groups: 1) biofeedback/relaxation training, 2) exercise training, 3) a combination treatment, or 4) an educational/attention control program. RESULTS: All 3 treatment groups produced improvements in self-efficacy for function relative to the control condition. In addition, all treatment groups were significantly different from the control group on tender point index scores, reflecting a modest deterioration by the attention control group rather than improvements by the treatment groups. The exercise and combination groups also resulted in modest improvements on a physical activity measure. The combination group best maintained benefits across the 2-year period. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that these 3 treatment interventions result in improved self-efficacy for physical function which was best maintained by the combination group.

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Authors: Buckelew, S. P., Conway, R., Parker, J., Deuser, W. E., Read, J., Witty, T. E., Hewett, J. E., Minor, M., Johnson, J. C., Van Male, L., McIntosh, M. J., Nigh, M., & Kay, D. R.
Affiliations: University of Missouri (US)
Corresponding author: Buckelew, Susan P.
ORCID: Parker, Jerry
Johnson, Jane C.
Venue: Arthritis & Rheumatism
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1998-06
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Pages: 196-209
ISSN: 0004-3591 (ISSN-L)
1529-0131
DOI: 10.1002/art.1790110307
OpenAlex: W2066006979
Cited by: 258
References: 41
Citations by year: 2026: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 16
FWCI: 7.25
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 2747 d)
Locations: Arthritis & Rheumatism (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders: National Institutes of Health (5r29ar039481-04)
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (1-R29-AR39481)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Keywords: fibromyalgia, biofeedback, relaxation training, exercise training, combination therapy, self-efficacy, physical function, physical activity, maintenance therapy, attentional control
MeSH terms: Activities of Daily Living, Adult, Biofeedback, Psychology, Combined Modality Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Female, Fibromyalgia, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Education as Topic, Prospective Studies, Relaxation Therapy, Treatment Outcome

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