Neurophysiological Differences Between Women With Fibromyalgia and Healthy Controls During Dual Task: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women with FM have a reduced ability to perform two simultaneous tasks. However, the impact of dual task (DT) on the neurophysiological response of women with FM has not been studied.

Objective

To explore both the neurophysiological response and physical performance of women with FM and healthy controls while performing a DT (motor-cognitive).

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

A total of 17 women with FM and 19 age- and sex-matched healthy controls (1:1 ratio) were recruited. The electroencephalographic (EEG) activity was recorded while participants performed two simultaneous tasks: a motor (30 seconds arm-curl test) and a cognitive (remembering three unrelated words). Theta (4-7 Hz), alpha (8-12 Hz), and beta (13-30) frequency bands were analyze

SUBMITTER: Villafaina S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7672184 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature