Table 2

Subjectively perceived symptoms (mean (SD)) in the training (FMT) and non-training (FMC) women with fibromyalgia before and after the 21 week study period

FMT(n=11)FMC(n=10)
BeforeAfterBeforeAfter
General pain (VAS2-152, 0–100 mm)48 (25)24 (19)35 (19)60 (27)
Pain in different parts of the body:
 Back37 (32)28 (24)35 (32)52 (29)
 Neck45 (19)22(29)2-150 56 (33)51 (35)2-151
 Abdomen15 (15)23 (26)22 (25)31 (32)
 Arms56 (26)36 (24)61 (30)36 (34)
 Legs40 (21)46 (26)64 (30)61 (31)
General health (VAS, 0–100 mm)53 (26)27 (22)34 (29)48 (26)
Sleep (VAS, 0–100 mm)47 (23)37 (14)58 (29)55 (22)
Fatique (VAS, 0–100 mm)62 (22)43 (25)2-150 59 (31)60 (22)
HAQ2-152 disability (0–3)0.6 (0.6)0.3 (0.6)0.7 (0.4)0.7 (0.3)
Depression index (0–21 points)6.4 (5.0)3.6 (3.1)2-150 6.6 (4.9)7.5 (4.9)2-151
  • 2-150 p<0.05, change within the group between before and after the test.

  • 2-151 p<0.05, difference between the groups after the test.

  • 2-152 VAS = visual analogue scale; HAQ = Health Assessment Questionnaire.