ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025
Relationship between pain, functionality, and body composition in patients with fibromyalgia: cross-sectional study.
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- Non-Invasive Electrochemical Biosensors for Fibromyalgia: A Path Toward Objective Physiological Monitoring and Personalized Management.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Analysis of muscle architecture variables and their relationship with functional capacity in patients with fibromyalgia: A cross-sectional study.Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder characterised by widespread pain, central sensitisation, and significant psychosocial burden. Patients often present impaired functional capacity, heightened pain perception, and high rates of anxiety and depression. However, the interplay among physical function, psychological distress, and body composition remains insufficiently clarified. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 80 women with clinically diagnosed FM, aged 18-75 years, recruited from the Afinsyfacro Association (Madrid, Spain). Assessments comprised sociodemographic and clinical variables, functional tests [5-Sit-to-Stand test (5-STST), handgrip strength (HGS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), and 4-m gait speed], algometry, bioimpedance, and validated questionnaires (FIQ, HADS, PSQI, VAS). Correlations between pain, fibromyalgia impact, psychological symptoms, physical performance, and body composition were analysed using Pearson's or Spearman's coefficients, as appropriate. Results: Participants reported severe pain (VAS = 7.03 ± 1.94) and a high disease impact (FIQ = 65.27 ± 16.07). The scores obtained on the HADS-A and HADS-D questionnaires were 12.65 ± 4.56 and 9.93 ± 4.56, respectively. Moderate correlations were observed between depression and both the 5-STST (r = 0.325, Conclusion: Effective management of FM requires a multidisciplinary approach integrating therapeutic exercise, pain management, psychological support, and strategies to optimise body composition and overall health. This holistic perspective may reduce symptom burden and improve quality of life in affected individuals.
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