Effects of a physical self-care support program for patients with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: The effects of stretching exercises in fibromyalgia (FM) deserves further study.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Physical Self-Care Support Program (PSCSP), with emphasis on stretching exercises, in the treatment of FM.

Methods: Forty-five women with FM were randomized to the PSCSP (n= 23) or to a control group (n= 22).