A 43-Year-Old Patient with a Diagnosis of FM Has Been

Multiple Choice

A 43-year-old patient with a diagnosis of FM has been referred to you for an exercise program.As you take her history, she tells you that she rarely exercises.Which of the following types of exercise has been shown to be most appropriate at the beginning of an exercise program for patients with FM?

A) Circuit weight training at 60% to 70% of the maximum repetition for each exercise at five or six stations
B) Stretching program of trunk and large muscles of the extremities
C) Aerobic exercise started at a low intensity that is adjusted based on the individual's response
D) Relaxation and meditation exercises