Acta Reumatol Port
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To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a 16-week multidisciplinary (exercise plus psychological therapy) and biodanza intervention in women with fibromyalgia. ⋯ 16 weeks of multidisciplinary intervention induced greater benefits than a Biodanza intervention for social functioning and the use of passive coping strategies in women with fibromyalgia.
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To evaluate the autonomic functions in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) by means of clinical and electrophysiological tests, to compare the data with those of healthy individuals and to investigate the relationship with the disease activity. ⋯ Our results indicate a parasympathetic dysfunction in AS patients, however the sympathetic system seems to be affected when the disease activity is increased. Patients with AS even they are asymptomatic must be investigated for autonomic dysfunction.