falls

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017

Women with Fibromyalgia Have Worse Balance than Those Without, Study Finds

News

Women with fibromyalgia score more poorly on balance tests — especially those performed with their eyes closed — than those without the disease, according to a newly published Brazilian study. The study, ... Read more

February 17, 2017February 17, 2017

Gait, Balance Severely Impaired in Female Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Shows

News

Gait and balance are both severely impaired in people with fibromyalgia, revealed a study published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Moreover, subjective complaints associated with the condition could ... Read more

December 19, 2016December 19, 2016

Low Levels of Vitamin D May Be Tied to Balance Problems in Fibromyalgia Patients

News

Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) who have low levels of vitamin D may have more problems in postural control and balance, a new study says. The study, titled “The Relationship Between ... Read more