TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  Parisi, Attilio
AU  -  Mauri, Caterina
AU  -  Del Mese, Claudia
AU  -  Saliola, Margherita
AU  -  Fiore, Donatella
AU  -  Cerulli, Claudia
AU  -  Grazioli, Elisa
T1  -  Feasibility and preliminary effects of a 12-week sensorimotor training program in women with fibromyalgia: a proof-of-concept pilot study
PY  -  2025
Y1  -  2025-07-01
DO  -  10.1728/4632.46426
JO  -  Medicina dello Sport
JA  -  Med Sport
VL  -  78
IS  -  3
SP  -  248
EP  -  256
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  1827-1863
Y2  -  2026/04/03
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1728/4632.46426
N2  -  Summary. Background. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex, multifactorial condition characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and other somatic and psychological symptoms. It predominantly affects women, who represent the vast majority of diagnosed cases. While exercise is the only strongly recommended intervention by current EULAR guidelines, research on body awareness and motor control-oriented modalities remain limited. This pilot study assessed the feasibility and preliminary effects of a 12-week sensorimotor training program on pain, symptoms, sleep quality, psychological aspects, and physical function in women with FM. Methods. Five women with FM (mean age 56 ± 7.7 years) completed a 12-week supervised sensorimotor training program (2 sessions/week). Assessments were conducted pre- and post-intervention using validated questionnaires (BPI, FIQR, PSQI, SF-36, TSK) and physical tests (Sit-to-Stand, flexibility, balance). Due to the small sample, non-parametric analyses were used. Results. The intervention was feasible, with full adherence, no drop out and no adverse events. Significant improvements were observed in perceived pain (BPI, p=0.043, g = -2.14), FIQR total and function domain scores (p=0.043, g=-1.26), and sleep quality (PSQI, p=0.042, g=-1.42). Physical function improved significantly in Sit-to-Stand, Sit and Reach, Trunk Rotation, and static/dynamic balance tests (p<0.05), with moderate-large effect size. No significant changes were found in quality of life and kinesiophobia. Conclusions. Sensorimotor training is a feasible and potentially effective intervention for fibromyalgia symptoms, with preliminary benefits on pain, sleep, disease symptoms and physical function. These findings support further investigation in larger randomized controlled trials to establish its clinical utility and long-term outcomes.
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