Open AccessPreliminary Evidence for the Fibromyalgia Integrative Training Program (FIT Teens) Improving Strength and Movement Biomechanics in Juvenile Fibromyalgia
Author(s) -
William R. Black,
Christopher A. DiCesare,
Staci Thomas,
Megan Pfeiffer,
Sara E. Williams,
Katie Kitchen,
Tracy V. Ting,
Gregory D. Myer,
Susmita KashikarZuck
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the clinical journal of pain/the clinical journal of pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.109
H-Index - 126
eISSN - 1536-5409
pISSN - 0749-8047
DOI - 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000888
Subject(s) - biomechanics , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , fibromyalgia , rehabilitation , randomized controlled trial , surgery , physiology
Current therapies for juvenile fibromyalgia (JFM), such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), improve pain coping but are less effective for pain reduction or engagement in physical activity. The Fibromyalgia Integrative Training for Teens (FIT Teens) program combines CBT with specialized neuromuscular exercise training for adolescents with JFM. The current investigation examined the effects of FIT Teens versus CBT on secondary outcomes of strength and functional biomechanics, utilizing 3D Motion capture technology. This study aimed to explore improvements in strength and biomechanics in both a CBT-only group and the FIT Teens intervention.