Handgrip Strength Test as a Complementary Tool in the Assessment of Fibromyalgia Severity in Women

Aparicio, Virginia A.; Ortega, Francisco B.; Heredia, José María; Sjöstróm, Michael; Delgado‐Fernández, Manuel

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2010.09.010

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“…However, Aparicio et al 2 reported that handgrip strength was a reliable tool both to determine patients with FM and discriminate patients with moderate and severe FM. A study on male FM patients showed worse handgrip strength in patients than the healthy controls, and it was also reported that handgrip strength was inversely proportional to severity of FM.…”

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“…Patients who had scores ≥70 were considered to have severe FM, while those with scores <70 were considered to have moderate FM. 2 …”

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“…1 There are some studies that investigated handgrip strength in FM patients. [2][3][4][5][6][7] Patients with FM generally have demonstrated low levels of handgrip strength. [2][3][4][5][6] On the other hand, FM patients were also shown to have similar handgrip strengths with healthy controls.…”

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“…[2][3][4][5][6][7] Patients with FM generally have demonstrated low levels of handgrip strength. [2][3][4][5][6] On the other hand, FM patients were also shown to have similar handgrip strengths with healthy controls. 7 In addition, it has been demonstrated that handgrip strength can also be used to detect patients with FM and distinguish patients with moderate and severe FM.…”

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Handgrip Strength in Fibromyalgia

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2016

Arch Rheumatol

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Objectives:This study aims to compare the handgrip strength values of fibromyalgia (FM) patients and healthy individuals and to demonstrate the relationship between clinical factors and FM disease severity. Patients and methods: Twenty-five female patients (mean age 34±9.2 years; range 20 to 50 years) with FM and 23 age-and body mass index-similar healthy females (mean age 35.3±9.2 years; range 26 to 46) were included. Demographic characteristics of the subjects were recorded. Tender point count was noted in the patient group. Also; total myalgia score and fibromyalgia impact questionnaire scores were calculated. Handgrip strength was measured with Jamar® dynamometer. Patients who had fibromyalgia impact questionnaire scores ≥70 out of 100 were considered to have severe FM, while those who had scores <70 were considered to have moderate FM. Results: There were no significant differences between the patient and control groups in terms of age, height, weight, and body mass index. However, patients' handgrip strength values were lower than those of the control group (p=0.011). In the patient group, positive correlation was only present between handgrip strength and body mass index values (r= -0.510, p=0.037). There was no significant difference between moderate and severe FM patients in terms of handgrip strength values. Conclusion: Fibromyalgia patients had decreased handgrip strength when compared to healthy subjects. Handgrip strength values of moderate and severe FM patients were similar. FM severity was correlated with body mass index and severity of myalgia.

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2016

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“…Um estudo com um indivíduo com LES e AR, do sexo feminino, que realizou 15 sessões de cinesioterapia convencional (fortalecimento, alongamento, equilíbrio, propriocepção), evidenciou a diminuição do quadro doloroso, a melhora da força muscular de membros inferiores e, consequentemente, a melhora da qualidade de vida 9 . Neste estudo, embora o número de pontos dolorosos permanecesse o mesmo na pós-intervenção, a intensidade geral da dor diminuiu consideravelmente, passando de intensa para moderada.…”

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Atuação fisioterapêutica em um indivíduo com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico associado à artrite reumatoide e à fibromialgia

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Introdução:As doenças reumáticas podem manifestar-se de forma isolada ou concomitante, como, por exemplo, o lúpus eritematoso sistêmico, que pode associar-se à artrite reumatoide e à fibromialgia, comprometendo a funcionalidade e a qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar os efeitos da fisioterapia na dor, na força de preensão palmar, no equilíbrio postural, no nível de incapacidade e na qualidade de vida de um indivíduo com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico associado à artrite reumatoide e à fibromialgia. Relato de caso: Mulher, 56 anos, diagnosticada com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico, artrite reumatoide e fibromialgia há 14 anos. Sua queixa principal era dor generalizada e intensa em diversos pontos do corpo. Foram avaliados a dor, a força de preensão palmar, o equilíbrio postural, o nível de incapacidade e a qualidade de vida. O indivíduo realizou 30 sessões de fisioterapia (cinesioterapia e hidrocinesioterapia), duas vezes por semana, entre os meses de agosto e novembro de 2015, na Clínica de Fisioterapia da Universidade de Passo Fundo. Após a intervenção, houve diminuição da dor em 5 pontos e da incapacidade em 30%; aumento da força de preensão palmar em 2,2 kgf (mão direita) e 1,2 kgf (mão esquerda); e do equilíbrio postural em 6 pontos. Como consequência, a qualidade de vida do indivíduo melhorou. Conclusão: A fisioterapia demonstrou-se eficaz na diminuição da dor e da incapacidade, no aumento da força de preensão palmar bilateral e do equilíbrio postural e na melhora da qualidade de vida em um indivíduo com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico associado à artrite reumatoide e à fibromialgia.Palavras-chave: lúpus eritematoso sistêmico; artrite reumatoide; fibromialgia; exercício; fisioterapia; hidroterapia. ABSTRACTIntroduction: Rheumatic diseases may occur singularly or in concomitant way, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, that may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, compromising the functionality and quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of physiotherapy on pain, handgrip strength, postural balance, incapacity level and quality of life in an individual with systemic lupus erythematosus associated with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Case report: Woman, 56 years old, diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia for 14 years. Her main complaint was widespread and intense pain in several points of the body. We evaluated pain, handgrip strength, postural balance, incapacity level and quality of life. The individual performed 30 sessions of physiotherapy (kinesiotherapy and hydrokinesiotherapy), twice a week, between August and November 2015, at Physiotherapy Clinic of the University of Passo Fundo. After the intervention, there was reduction of pain by 5 points and incapacity by 30%, increased handgrip strength in 2,2 kgf (right hand) and 1,2 kgf (left hand) and postural balance in 6 points. As a consequence, the individual's quality of life improved. Conclusion: The physiotherapy proved to be effective in ...

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Test–Retest Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change Scores for Fitness Assessment in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Alfonso-Rosa

Pozo-Cruz

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Purpose: To assess the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and to determine the minimal detectable change (MDC 95 ) scores of the data for the Hand Grip Strength Test, the Chair Sit and Reach Test (CSRT), the Timed "Up and Go" (TUG) test, the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and 30 seconds Sit to Stand Test (30s-STS) test in older adults with type 2 NIDDM. Design: Test-retest reliability. Methods: Eighteen subject participated in two sessions (1 week apart), which included the different tests. Findings: High ICCs ( ! 0.92) were found for all tests. The MDC 95 scores were as follows: 4.0 kg for Hand Grip Strength Tests, 7.5 cm for the right leg-CSRT, 9.0 cm for the left leg-CSRT, 1.0 second for the TUG test, 27 m for the 6MWT, and 3.3 repetitions for the 30s-STS test. Conclusions: All tests evaluated are reliable outcome measures for type 2 NID-DM patients. Clinical relevance: This study has generated novel MCD 95 data, which will assist nursing practitioners in both prescribing the most beneficial exercise and interpreting posttreatment changes after rehabilitation in patients with T2DM.

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Handgrip Strength Test as a Complementary Tool in the Assessment of Fibromyalgia Severity in Women

Cited by 56 publications

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Handgrip Strength in Fibromyalgia

Handgrip Strength in Fibromyalgia

Atuação fisioterapêutica em um indivíduo com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico associado à artrite reumatoide e à fibromialgia

Test–Retest Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change Scores for Fitness Assessment in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

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