WorksheetsFibromyalgia: Definition, Diagnosis, and Symptoms
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which symptom set is most commonly pivotal for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and occurs in a majority of patients?
Isolated morning stiffness without cognitive changes
Regional migraine headaches without widespread pain
Generalized pain with fatigue and sleep disturbances
Autonomic dysfunction with blurred vision predominance
In the diagram showing the fibromyalgia symptom cycle, which step most directly follows chronic widespread pain to perpetuate the cycle?
Avoidance of physical activity
Improved quality of life through training
Decreased tolerance of activity and function
Increased risk of morbidity and autonomy loss
Which exercise test modality is generally best tolerated for individuals with fibromyalgia during initial assessment?
Aerobic submaximal exercise test
Maximal treadmill VO2 peak protocol
Anaerobic Wingate power test
High-intensity interval cycling sprints
During exercise testing with fibromyalgia, which monitoring approach is most appropriate to gauge perceived exertion?
Track blood lactate samples
Use Borg CR10 Scale ratings
Measure skinfold thicknesses
Record one-repetition maximum loads
What symptom-report tool aligns with a 0–10 scale where 0 is no pain and 10 is severe pain?
Visual numeric pain scale
McGill Pain Questionnaire long form
Brief Fatigue Inventory rating
Oswestry Disability Index total score
Which physiologic variables should be monitored both at rest and during the exercise test in fibromyalgia clients?
Core temperature and sweat rate
Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
Blood glucose and ketone levels
Heart rate and blood pressure
When assessing strength and flexibility in fibromyalgia, which approach is recommended?
Avoid flexibility testing due to pain risk
Rely solely on self-reported ability scores
Use elite athletic performance standards
Utilize tests similar to general adult population
Which brief measure may be appropriate to include alongside flexibility tests for fibromyalgia clients?
Multi-stage shuttle run field test
Wingate anaerobic power and sprint time
Isokinetic dynamometry at maximal torque
Senior Fitness Test battery and handgrip strength
What participant feedback should be actively monitored during fibromyalgia exercise testing to guide intensity?
Sleep duration over the past month
Weekly average training volume only
How the individual feels during the test
Food intake prior to the session
A client with fibromyalgia enters an acute flare. Which adjustment best maintains activity while minimizing symptom exacerbation?
Decrease intensity or duration before frequency
Reduce frequency first, keep intensity high
Stop all activity for two weeks
Increase resistance to maintain strength
