The Effect of Music Accompanied Aerobic Exercise

Objective: The aim of this study, which was planned as a single-blind randomized controlled design, was to investigate whether aerobic exercise accompanied by music has positive effects on pain, quality of life and well-being in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 80 patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome The patients were randomly assigned to either the experimental (n=40) or control group (n=40) using a computer-based randomization method. Data collection tools included the Personal Information Form , Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Scale , State Anxiety Scale (STAI-I/STAI II) , Psychological Well-Being Scale

Inclusion criteria

• Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the 2016 American College of Rheumatology criteria in the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation unit of the University of Health Sciences Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• Being between the ages of 18 and 65,
• Volunteering to participate in the study.
• Having no problem with perception
• Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia at least 6 (six) months ago.
• Not using any alternative treatment method (acupuncture, mud, etc.).

Exclusion criteria

• Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and rheumatic diseases that may limit exercise;
• Diseases associated with autonomic dysfunction such as arterial hypertension, diabetes and coronary insufficiency;
• Having exercised in the last 3 months,
• Having a disease that causes problems in understanding the questionnaires
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• History of surgery in the last four months.