Publications by authors named "Laura A Menten"
Background: The aims of this study were twofold: (1) to compare the body image and tactile acuity of patients with fibromyalgia and asymptomatic participants, and (2) to investigate the effects of an 8-week exercise-based intervention (aerobic or Pilates exercises) on the body image, tactile acuity, and pain intensity in patients with fibromyalgia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study and a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial were carried out, which assessed the following outcomes in 24 patients with fibromyalgia and 24 asymptomatic participants: subjective body image (Drawing Test), tactile acuity (Two-Point Discrimination Test), limb circumference (Cirtometry), and pain (Pain Numerical Rating Scale). After the assessment, the 24 patients with fibromyalgia were randomly allocated to one of the intervention groups: aerobic or Pilates.
Is Pilates more effective and cost-effective than aerobic exercise in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome? A randomized controlled trial with economic evaluation.
Eur J Pain
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Pilates and aerobic exercises for treating fibromyalgia, enrolling 98 patients aged 20-75 who met specific diagnostic criteria.
- After 8 weeks of treatment, results indicated no significant difference in fibromyalgia impact between the two exercise groups, with Pilates costing slightly more.
- Despite not being more cost-effective, Pilates was favored for its potential impact on quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) depending on the number of resources one is willing to allocate for treatment.