Table 2 Summary of findings table of resistance exercise intervention for fibromyalgia symptoms in adults.
Outcome | Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI) | No. of participants (studies) | Certainty of the evidence (GRADE) | Information statements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pain | SMD 1.56 SD lower (2.27 lower to 0.85 lower) | 496 (8 RCTs) | ⨁◯◯◯ a,b,c Very low | RE may decrease pain symptoms in adults with FM |
Depression | SMD 1.2 SD lower (2.8 lower to 0.41 higher) | 210 (3 RCTs) | ⨁◯◯◯ a,b,c,d Very low | RE may decrease depression symptoms in adults with FM |
FIQ | SMD 1.48 SD lower (2.24 lower to 0.73 lower) | 271 (5 RCTs) | ⨁◯◯◯ a,b,c,d,e Very low | RE may decrease the impact of the FM on quality of life |
Mental component HRQOL | SMD 0.3 SD higher (0.01 higher to 0.58 higher) | 211 (3 RCTs) | ⨁◯◯◯ a,c,d Very low | RE increase Mental Component HRQOL symptoms in adults with FM |
Physical component HRQOL | SMD 1.05 SD higher (0.66 higher to 1.43 higher) | 211 (3RCTs) | ⨁◯◯◯ a,b,c,d Very low | RE increase Physical Component HRQOL symptoms in adults with FM |