Craniovertebral Angle and Fibromyalgia Severity

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 55 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Enrollment: 134

Sponsor: Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Location: Ankara Training and Research Hospital Ankara, Altindag, Turkey, 06230 Ankara Altindag

Summary

Forward Head Posture Frequency in Fibromyalgia Patients Assessed by Craniovertebral Angle: Association with Symptom Severity. Forward head posture is more common in patients with fibromyalgia and is a factor that increases symptom severity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-55 years * Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (FM) according to The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010 Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia Exclusion Criteria: * History of past or current pathology in the cervical spine, thoracic spine, or upper extremities * History of paraspinal or thoracic surgery involving the head, spine, or shoulders within the last six months * Structural spinal malformation * History of surgical or neurological disorders * Cervical trauma or pain treatment within the last 6 months * Temporomandibular surgery * Psychiatric disorders (e.g., dementia, amnesia, or delirium) * Systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases

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