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Table 1 Background variables of FM patients (N = 100) and controls (N = 50). (Values are expressed as mean ± SD).

From: Muscle modifications in fibromyalgic patients revealed by surface electromyography (SEMG) analysis

 

FM

Controls

Age (years)

48.10 ± 11.96

48.60 ± 11.18

Duration of disease (years)

6.04 ± 6.12

-

FIQ

60.95 ± 17.48

8.50 ± 5.72

TP

15.49 ± 4.33

2.75 ± 1.80

Fatigue

7.15 ± 2.46

0.25 ± 0.40

Pain

7.01 ± 2.46

0

Stiffness

6.95 ± 2.45

1.60 ± 2.10

  1. FIQ: Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire; TP: tender point.