Fatigue Levels in Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Our study consists of 180 female participants aged between 18 and 65 years who applied to the physical therapy and rehabilitation outpatient clinic between April 2021 and August 2021. This case-control study was conducted according to the Declaration of Helsinki. Participants gave written voluntary consent and enrolled in this case-control study.

Ninety (90) woman patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology 2010 diagnostic criteria and 90 healthy volunteers were included. Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale and The short form of İnternational Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) were completed. All scales were filled in face to face for the participants. In addition, demographic data (age, gender, height, weight, marital status, education level) and duration of fibromyalgia diagnosis were recorded.

Exclusion criteria

for both groups; The presence of health problems that affect the level of physical activity ( Cardiac or pulmonary insufficiency, limb amputation, recent surgery history) and cognitive impairment that prevents answer questions

Inclusion criteria

• Ninety (90) woman patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology 2010 diagnostic criteria
• Ninety (90) healthy volunteers

Exclusion criteria

• The presence of health problems that affect the level of physical activity ( Cardiac or pulmonary insufficiency, limb amputation, recent surgery history)
• Cognitive impairment that prevents answer questions