@misc{10498/40403,
year = {2026},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40403},
abstract = {Introduction Women with fibromyalgia exhibit impairments in gait, balance, and functional capacity, which are exacerbated
under dual task conditions and may increase fall risk. Multicomponent interventions that integrate motor and cognitive
demands may be particularly beneficial for this population.
Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a six-week multicomponent program combining creative dance
and strength training on physical fitness and gait agility under single and dual task conditions in women with fibromyalgia.
Methods A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted in women with fibromyalgia assigned to an exercise group
(n = 17) or a control group (n = 16). The exercise group participated in two supervised sessions per week for six weeks,
while the control group continued their usual activities. Mobility, strength, balance, and gait agility under single and dual
task conditions were assessed using mixed linear models.
Results A significant group*time interaction was observed for the Timed Up and Go test, indicating greater improvements
in functional agility in the exercise group under single task conditions. Under dual task conditions, significant group*time
interactions were found in the stop-and-go phases of the Agility Challenge for the Elderly, reflecting improved gait agility
during movement initiation and termination. No significant between group differences were observed for other strength or
balance outcomes.
Conclusion A multicomponent intervention combining creative dance program and strength training may improve functional
agility under single task conditions and gait performance under dual task conditions in women with fibromyalgia.},
organization = {Open Access funding provided thanks to the CRUE-CSIC
agreement with Springer Nature. This research was funded by in the
framework of the Spanish National R + D + i Plan, the current project
PID2019-107191RB I00/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 was co-funded
by the Spanish Agency of Research of the Spanish Ministry of Sciences
and Innovation MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ERDF "A
way of making Europe”. The author M.M.-A. was supported by a grant
from the “Sistema Extremeño de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación”
by Junta of Extremadura and co-financed by FSE + of Extremadura
(PD23108). The author A.M.-S. was supported with a grant by the
Valhondo Calaff Foundation (Caceres, Spain). The author J.L.L-L
was supported with a grant (PO24112_I) by the Regional Government
of Extremadura and co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus
(ESF +) 2021–2027, financed by the European Union. This study was
co-funded by the Research grant for Groups (GR24088, AFYCAV
Group) co-funded in its part at 84% by Euro-pean Union, ERDF/UE
and Junta de Extremadura “a way of making Europe.” This study was
supported by the Biomedical Research Excellence Networking Center
on Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES) and ERDF/EU funds from
the European Union (CB16/10/00477) “a way of making Europe”. The
funders played no role in the study design, the data collection, and
analysis, the decision to publish, or the preparation of the manuscript.},
publisher = {Springer},
keywords = {Activities of daily living},
keywords = {Chronic pain},
keywords = {Postural balance},
keywords = {Exercise},
keywords = {Gait},
title = {Creative dance combined with strength training improves functional agility under single and dual task conditions in women with fibromyalgia},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-026-01882-8},
author = {Melo-Alonso, Maria and Villafaina, Santos and Padilla Moledo, María del Carmen and Martinez-Sanchez, Almudena and Bohn, Lucimiere and Leon-Llamas, Juan Luis and Gusi, Narcis},
}