Impacto do método pilates na fibromialgia: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) is defined as a chronic, non-inflammatory pain syndrome, the cause of which is unknown. Pilates Method exercises are a non-pharmacological treatment for FM, which can be utilized as a form of rehabilitation for patients of all ages diagnosed with rheumatic conditions. Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of Pilates Method exercises on patients diagnosed with FM and the associated benefits for these individuals. Metodology: In this literature review, seven randomized, blind clinical trials were included, involving interventions with exercises using the Pilates Method in individuals diagnosed with FM according to the 2016 criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Results: The outcomes were assessed in terms of pain, overall quality of life, disease-related quality of life, sleep quality, biopsychosocial status, functionality, fears and beliefs related to physical activities and lower limb strength. Conclusion: It was observed that there was a reduction in pain, an improvement in overall quality of life, and disease-related quality of life, as well as advances in sleep quality and biopsychosocial status of the individuals with the use of the Pilates Method. However, further studies are necessary to confirm the efficacy of the Pilates Method, hence consolidating it as an effective and safe non-pharmacological strategy for the treatment of fibromyalgia.