Assessment of balance and functional capacity in fibromyalgia patients with and without migraine

ObjectiveTo evaluate the balance and functional capacity of fibromyalgia patients’ with and without migraine.MethodsObservational study with 60 women, between 20 and 60 years old (47±9 years), who were allocated into the following groups: 1. fibromyalgia and migraine (n=49); 2. only fibromyalgia (n=11). The following were used: Migraine Disability Assessment Test (MIDAS) to analyze the impact of migraine on quality of life; Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ-R) to assess the impact of fibromyalgia; six-minute walk test (6MWT)to assess functional capacity and Berg Balance Scale (BBE) for balance analysis.ResultsThere was no difference between groups 1 and 2 regarding functional capacity (TC6M: 308.7 m ±107.33 vs. 298.8 m ±153.54; p=0.55) and balance (BBE: 48± 14 vs. 47±16; p=0.68) as well as the impact on quality of life (FIQ: 78.8±14.77 vs. 74.4±13.99; p=0.28 and MIDAS: 31 ±24).ConclusionsOur study showed that there was no difference in functional capacity, balance and quality of life in fibromyalgia patients compared to patients with fibromyalgia associated with migraine.