Mat Pilates Method in the Treatment of Women With Fibromyalgia

The exercise program based on the pilates method will be performed on the ground in the group room of the FACISA / UFRN Physiotherapy School Clinic in Santa Cruz. The room has ample space and air conditioning for better patient accommodation. The exercises will be performed twice a week for 12 weeks. Each session will last about 50 minutes and will be supervised by a physical therapy student along with the research coordinator. A total of 10 exercises will be performed.

"The aerobic exercise program will be held in the therapeutic pool of the Physiotherapy School Clinic of FACISA / UFRN in Santa Cruz. The pool is heated and provides better effects to the proposed treatment.~The exercises will be performed twice a week for 12 weeks. Each session will last about 50 minutes and will be supervised by another physical therapy student along with the research coordinator."