Preliminary evidence of altered biomechanics in adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Juvenile fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic musculoskeletal pain and marked reduction in physical activity. Despite recommendations for exercise to manage juvenile FM pain, exercise adherence is poor. Because of pain and activity avoidance, adolescents with juvenile FM are at risk for altered joint mechanics that may make them susceptible to increased pain and reduced tolerance for exercise. The primary aim of this study was to assess functional deficits in patients with juvenile FM compared to healthy controls using objective biomechanical assessment.

Methods

Female adolescent patients with juvenile FM (n = 17) and healthy controls (n = 14) completed biomechanical assessments, including gait analysis and tests of lower extremity strength (isokinetic kne

SUBMITTER: Sil S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4280314 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature