| Autor: |
Clark, Sharon R., Burckhardt, Carol S., Campbell, Stephen, O'Reilly, Connie, Bennett, Robert M |
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Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain; October 1993, Vol. 1 Issue: 3-4 p191-197, 7p |
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Objectives: 1. Determine the aerobic fitness level of women with fibromyalgia; 2. Ascertain current exercise patterns; 3. Evaluate perceived exertion. Methods: Ninety-five women were tested utilizing modified Balke treadmill protocol and Gould metabolic chart. Ratings of perceived exertion [RPE] were measured [Bord, 1982] and weekly Training Index [TI] calculated [Hagberg, 1986]. Results: 1.78 [83] were not engaging in regular exercise; 2.61 [65] were below average aerobic fitness; 3.48 [51] perceived themselves to be working at the expected intensity; 4.28 [29] were unable to reach anaerobic threshold but perceived themselves to be working at a higher than expected intensity. Conclusions: 1. Most fibromyalgia patients are unfit and not engaging in regular exercise; 2. RPE is an appropriate method for monitoring intensity for only 50 of the patients tested. |
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