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Physical Condition Factors that Predict a Better Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia

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  • Núria Sempere-Rubio

    (Unidad de Biomecánica Clínica (UBIC Research Group), Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain)

  • Marta Aguilar-Rodríguez

    (Unidad de Biomecánica Clínica (UBIC Research Group), Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain)

  • Marta Inglés

    (Freshage Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES-ISCIII), Fundación Investigación del Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia (INCLIVA), 46010 València, Spain)

  • Ruth Izquierdo-Alventosa

    (Unidad de Biomecánica Clínica (UBIC Research Group), Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain)

  • Pilar Serra-Añó

    (Unidad de Biomecánica Clínica (UBIC Research Group), Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain)

Abstract

What physical qualities can predict the quality of life (QoL) in women with fibromyalgia (FM)? QoL is a very complex outcome affected by multiple comorbidities in people with fibromyalgia. This study aims to determine which physical qualities can predict the quality of life in women with FM. Also, a comparison between the physical qualities of women with FM and healthy counterparts was conducted. In total, 223 women participated in this cross-sectional study, 123 with FM, with ages ranging between 45 and 70 years. The study was conducted at several fibromyalgia associations and specialized medical units. QoL was measured as the main outcome. In addition, functional capacity, muscular strength, maintenance of thoracic posture, postural control, flexibility, pain threshold, and anxiety were measured. Prediction of the QoL was conducted with multiple linear regression analysis and comparison between groups, using the Mann–Whitney U test. There were significant differences between groups in all the variables measured ( p < 0.01). The multiple linear regression model showed that factors influencing QoL in women with FM for all the variables measured were functional capacity, handgrip strength and bicep strength, maintenance of thoracic posture, pain threshold, and anxiety ( R 2 = 0.53, p < 0.05). To conclude, women with FM show a significantly lower QoL than their healthy counterparts, and the factors that predict their perceived QoL are functional capacity, muscular strength, postural maintenance, pain threshold, and anxiety.

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  • Núria Sempere-Rubio & Marta Aguilar-Rodríguez & Marta Inglés & Ruth Izquierdo-Alventosa & Pilar Serra-Añó, 2019. "Physical Condition Factors that Predict a Better Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-11, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:17:p:3173-:d:262607
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    1. Ruth Izquierdo-Alventosa & Marta Inglés & Sara Cortés-Amador & Lucia Gimeno-Mallench & Javier Chirivella-Garrido & Juri Kropotov & Pilar Serra-Añó, 2020. "Low-Intensity Physical Exercise Improves Pain Catastrophizing and Other Psychological and Physical Aspects in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-15, May.
    2. Laura Cerón Lorente & María Carmen García Ríos & Santiago Navarro Ledesma & Rosa María Tapia Haro & Antonio Casas Barragán & María Correa-Rodríguez & María Encarnación Aguilar Ferrándiz, 2019. "Functional Status and Body Mass Index in Postmenopausal Women with Fibromyalgia: A Case–control Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-11, November.

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