Researchers found that physical activity and positive affect can improve cognitive performance in women with fibromyalgia, even when pain severity is high. Promoting both may alleviate chronic pain's impact on cognition.
By Tarun Sai LomteReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Jul 29 2024 In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine , researchers evaluated the effects of physical activity and positive affect on the relationship between cognitive performance and pain severity in fibromyalgia patients.
Besides, physical activity can effectively enhance cognitive function, even in people with chronic pain. Regular exercise can augment memory and attention in fibromyalgia patients. One study reported that the Stroop test scores, a measure of executive function, were significantly improved after a 12-month exercise program. In addition, positive affect, i.e., the degree of positive emotion experienced, can have a vital role in cognitive function.
The study involved two phases of assessment. The first phase comprised an assessment of clinical and demographic characteristics, positive affect, anxiety, physical activity, pain severity, and depression. The Stroop test was administered in the second phase to evaluate participants' cognitive performance. Pain severity was determined using four items from the brief pain inventory – current pain intensity and average, highest, and lowest pain intensity over the past week.
Findings The sample comprised 231 females aged 56.9, on average. Over 55% were rural residents, 15% had higher education, 53% were married, and 76% were homemakers. The weekly average use of muscle relaxants, antidepressants, sleeping pills, and analgesics was 2.4, 4.6, 4.3, and 5.5, respectively. Pain severity was inversely related to cognitive performance and physical activity.
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