A Comparison of Physical Functional Performance and Strength in Women With Fibromyalgia, Age- and Weight-Matched Controls, and Older Women Who Are Healthy

The purpose of this study was to compare functionality and strength among women with fibromyalgia (FM), women without FM, and older women. Twenty-nine women with FM (age [X+/-SD]=46+/-7 years), 12 age- and weight-matched women without FM (age=44+/-8 years), and 38 older women who were healthy (age=7...

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Published in:Physical therapy 2006-11, Vol.86 (11), p.1479-1488
Main Authors: Panton, Lynn B, Kingsley, J Derek, Toole, Tonya, Cress, M Elaine, Abboud, George, Sirithienthad, Prawee, Mathis, Reed, McMillan, Victor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Adolescent
Adult
Adults
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Body Weight
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Diagnosis
Disabled Persons
Drug therapy
Female
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia - diagnosis
Fibromyalgia - physiopathology
Hand Strength
Health aspects
Humans
Knee Joint - physiology
Middle Aged
Middle aged women
Motor ability
Physical Fitness
Physical therapy
Psychomotor Performance
Quality of life
Range of Motion, Articular
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
Walking
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to compare functionality and strength among women with fibromyalgia (FM), women without FM, and older women. Twenty-nine women with FM (age [X+/-SD]=46+/-7 years), 12 age- and weight-matched women without FM (age=44+/-8 years), and 38 older women who were healthy (age=71+/-7 years) participated. The Continuous Scale-Physical Functional Performance Test (CS-PFP) was used to assess functionality. Isokinetic leg strength was measured at 60 degrees/s, and handgrip strength was measured using a handgrip dynamometer. The women without FM had significantly higher functionality scores compared with women with FM and older women. There were no differences in functionality between women with FM and older women. Strength measures for the leg were higher in women without FM compared with women with FM and older women, and both women with and without FM had higher grip strengths compared with older women. This study demonstrated that women with FM and older women who are healthy have similar lower-body strength and functionality, potentially enhancing the risk for premature age-associated disability.
ISSN:0031-9023
1538-6724
DOI:10.2522/ptj.20050320