This is randomized controlled trial that investigated the effect of aerobic exercises in
women with fibromyalgia. The study was performed in Abu-kabir central hospital - Al Sharquia,
Egypt. The sample was recruited from the rheumatology department in Abu-kabir central
hospital- Al Sharquia. Sixty women were included in the study based on the inclusion
criteria. The first group (study group) included 30 participants who received aerobic
exercise in addition to the prescribed medications. The second group (control group) included
30 participants who received the prescribed medications only. The outcome measures included
visual analogue scale, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and cholesterol level. Assessment of
outcomes were performed at baseline and after the end of treatment program.