The Influence of Rehabilitation Programs on the Mental State and Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Comparative Cohort Study from Romania

Theodora Florica Borze (Ursu), Annamaria Pallag (), Doriana Ioana Ciobanu, Klara Kalman, Anca Paula Ciurba, Ramona Nicoleta Suciu, Mariana Mureșan and Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento
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Theodora Florica Borze (Ursu): Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
Annamaria Pallag: Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
Doriana Ioana Ciobanu: Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Geography, Tourism and Sports, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania
Klara Kalman: Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Geography, Tourism and Sports, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania
Anca Paula Ciurba: Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Geography, Tourism and Sports, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania
Ramona Nicoleta Suciu: Department of Psycho-Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
Mariana Mureșan: Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento: Department of Psycho-Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania

IJERPH, 2025, vol. 22, issue 10, 1-13

Abstract: Fibromyalgia (FM) affects millions of people around the world, causing widespread physical pain, exhaustion, and psychological disorders. Through this study, we aim to observe the effectiveness of two different rehabilitation programs in reducing the impact of FM on daily functioning and psychological factors. Specifically, we compare a complex conservative program that combines physical therapy and hydrokinetotherapy in a hospital setting with a therapy focused on intrinsic relaxation. Methods: This comparative study involved 63 patients aged between 19 and 69 years diagnosed with FM, divided into two groups: the study group (SG, 32 participants) and the control group (CG, 31 participants). Over 90% of participants are female, 30 in the study group and 28 in the control group. SG followed a conservative physiotherapy combined with thermal water therapy, and CG followed a recovery program through intrinsic relaxation. Participants were evaluated on the first and last day of the rehabilitation program using the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (Ham—A). The rehabilitation program consisted of 10 sessions conducted over a period of two weeks. Results: After the two-week recovery period, the results showed a significant improvement in both FIQR and Ham—A scores in the study group ( p < 0.001). In the control group, there were no significant changes in FIQR variables ( p > 0.05), while a significant improvement was observed on the anxiety scale ( p < 0.001). Conclusions: The combination of hydrokineto-therapy and physical therapy is more effective in improving the overall condition of patients with FM compared to relaxation.

Keywords: fibromyalgia; anxiety; relaxation; physical therapy; hydrokinetotherapy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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