The relationship between balance and vitamin 25(OH)D in fibromyalgia patients

Aksoy M. K. , Altan L. , Metin B. O.

MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY, vol.27, no.5, pp.868-874, 2017 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/14397595.2016.1259603
  • Title of Journal : MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY
  • Page Numbers: pp.868-874
  • Keywords: 25(OH)D vitamin, Balance, Fibromyalgia, BERG BALANCE, PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY, MUSCLE STRENGTH, TURKISH VERSION, D DEFICIENCY, D-RECEPTOR, WOMEN, ASSOCIATION, PREVALENCE, SCALE

Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disease characterized by diffuse pain of unknown cause, fatigue, sleep disorders, cognitive dysfunction, and sensitivity. Fibromyalgia was shown to be associated with balance problems and increased incidence of falls. There are many theoretical mechanisms related to the impact of vitamin D on postural control. The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between vitamin 25(OH) D levels and pain, balance and daily activities in patients with FMS.