Análise da prática do Fit teens em adolescentes com fibromialgia: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Fibromyalgia is characterized as a rheumatic disease that affects the quality of life of the female population. The main symptom of this disease is pain, which causes physical, psychological and social impairment, and can be more intense in adolescents due to the changes they are subject to, such as hormonal changes. Aiming to improve the quality of life of the affected population, physiotherapy plays an important role, as it works to alleviate symptoms. The aim of this study was to analyze the practice of Fit Teens in adolescents with fibromyalgia. Therefore, it seeks to describe fibromyalgia in a clinical and functional context, in addition to presenting the main quality of life scales in the studies, and highlighting the benefits of practicing Fit Teens in adolescents with fibromyalgia. The methodology used in this study is an systematic literature review, with a qualitative approach, of a basic and exploratory nature, presenting randomized scientific works and articles written between 2016 and 2023, in Portuguese, English and Spanish, obtained through the Scientific Electronic Library (Scielo), Virtual Health Library (BVS), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) and National Library of Medicine (PubMed). The results of this study showed that the practice of Fit Teens reduces pain, improves strength and endurance, reduces the risk of injuries and contributes to increased functionality. Therefore, there is an improvement in the quality of life of adolescents with fibromyalgia.