Figure 44 is a forest plot. Mean differences were reported or calculated for seven short-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −7.68 (95% confidence interval −13.04 to −1.84) and an overall I-squared value of 59.9%. Mean differences were reported or calculated for eight intermediate-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −6.04 (95% confidence interval −9.25 to −3.01) and an overall I-squared value of 0%. Mean differences were reported or calculated for three long-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −4.33 (95% confidence interval −10.46 to 1.97) and an overall I-squared value of 0%.

Figure 44Exercise versus usual care, no treatment, waitlist, or an attention control for fibromyalgia: effects on function

= attention control; AR = aerobic exercise; AR & COM = aerobic exercise in one arm and combination exercise in another arm; AR & MP = aerobic exercise in one arm and muscle performance exercise in another arm; = confidence interval; COM = combination exercise therapy; MP = muscle performance exercise; MP+ = muscle performance plus neuromuscular rehabilitation exercise; = no treatment; = standard deviation; = usual care; = waitlist

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