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The role of yoga as mind-body exercise in fibromyalgia management: A systematic review.

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Názov: The role of yoga as mind-body exercise in fibromyalgia management: A systematic review.
Autori: Durusoy E; Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Türkiye. Electronic address: ebrudurusoy17@gmail.com., Ünal E; Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Türkiye. Electronic address: edibeunal@gmail.com.
Zdroj: Complementary therapies in medicine [Complement Ther Med] 2025 Dec; Vol. 95, pp. 103290. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Oct 30.
Spôsob vydávania: Journal Article; Systematic Review; Review
Jazyk: English
Informácie o časopise: Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Scotland NLM ID: 9308777 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1873-6963 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09652299 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Complement Ther Med Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Publication: Edinburgh : Elsevier
Original Publication: Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, c1993-
Výrazy zo slovníka MeSH: Fibromyalgia*/therapy , Fibromyalgia*/psychology , Yoga* , Mind-Body Therapies*/methods, Humans ; Female ; Adult ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Middle Aged ; Meditation ; Adaptation, Psychological
Abstrakt: Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
Background: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome linked to chronic pain and biopsychosocial problems, with management limited by unclear etiology and treatments. Yoga is a mind-body practice combining movement, breathing, meditation, and coping skills that may address treatment needs. However, evidence is limited. This study aims to evaluate the effect of yoga on fibromyalgia symptoms and assess the quality of existing studies.
Methods: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published since 2005 that examined yoga practice in adults with Fibromyalgia were searched in March 2025 in the Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PEDro, and Cochrane Library databases. The PEDro scale was used to assess methodological quality.
Results: Three RCTs (reported in four publications) with 116 female participants (aged 18-60) were included. All studies reported significant improvements in Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ)/Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) scores in favor of yoga, with three also indicating reduced pain. Studies evaluating psychosocial parameters and FIQ/FIQR subgroup analyses have shown significant and clinically important improvements in fatigue, depression, anxiety, strength, and coping strategies. Follow-up data showed that gains were largely maintained, with positive changes observed in physical strength, perception of improvement, acceptance level, and coping strategies. Studies' quality score average was 6.5 (Good).
Conclusion: Results suggest that yoga may improve FIQ/FIQR scores, pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, muscle strength, and coping strategies. These results point to the possibility that yoga may be an effective complementary intervention option for alleviating fibromyalgia symptoms and improving psychological and physical well-being. High-quality research is required to strengthen generalisability.
(Copyright © 2025 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
Contributed Indexing: Keywords: Fibromyalgia; Mind-body Exercise; Yoga
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20251101 Date Completed: 20251123 Latest Revision: 20251126
Update Code: 20251126
DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103290
PMID: 41176184
Databáza: MEDLINE
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Abstrakt:Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.<br />Background: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome linked to chronic pain and biopsychosocial problems, with management limited by unclear etiology and treatments. Yoga is a mind-body practice combining movement, breathing, meditation, and coping skills that may address treatment needs. However, evidence is limited. This study aims to evaluate the effect of yoga on fibromyalgia symptoms and assess the quality of existing studies.<br />Methods: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published since 2005 that examined yoga practice in adults with Fibromyalgia were searched in March 2025 in the Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PEDro, and Cochrane Library databases. The PEDro scale was used to assess methodological quality.<br />Results: Three RCTs (reported in four publications) with 116 female participants (aged 18-60) were included. All studies reported significant improvements in Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ)/Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) scores in favor of yoga, with three also indicating reduced pain. Studies evaluating psychosocial parameters and FIQ/FIQR subgroup analyses have shown significant and clinically important improvements in fatigue, depression, anxiety, strength, and coping strategies. Follow-up data showed that gains were largely maintained, with positive changes observed in physical strength, perception of improvement, acceptance level, and coping strategies. Studies' quality score average was 6.5 (Good).<br />Conclusion: Results suggest that yoga may improve FIQ/FIQR scores, pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, muscle strength, and coping strategies. These results point to the possibility that yoga may be an effective complementary intervention option for alleviating fibromyalgia symptoms and improving psychological and physical well-being. High-quality research is required to strengthen generalisability.<br /> (Copyright © 2025 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
ISSN:1873-6963
DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103290