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ObjectivesThe aim of the study is to investigate the effect of fibromyalgia syndrome [FMS] on the preferred walking speed [PWS], energy expenditure at rest, and oxygen cost of walking.MethodsFifteen women with FMS and 15 healthy matched female subjects participated in our study. All patients were newly diagnosed and had no medication for FMS. The energy expenditure of FMS individuals was measured by using indirect calorimetry during resting and walking at PWS.ResultsThe resting energy expenditure in healthy subjects [Group 1] was 1115.08 ± 154.33 kcal/day and that in FMS patients [Group 2] was 1253.48 ± 212.94 kcal/day; there was no statistical difference between the groups [P > 0.05]. The mean PWSs in Groups 1 and 2 were 81.22 ± 9.10 and 71.42 ± 6.61 m/min, respectively. The difference between the PWSs in Groups 1 and 2 was statistically significant [P 0.05]. Th...

The aim of this study was to develop a Turkish version of the Boston Questionnaire and assess its reliability and validity.Sixty-seven patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome were included in the study. The Turkish version of Boston Questionnaire was obtained after translation process, and was then administered to subjects twice within seven days. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha and item-total correlation), and reproducibility. Validity was examined by correlating the Boston Questionnaire scores to general health status (Short Form-36), pain severity (Visual Analogue Scale) and pinch and grip strength measures.Reliability of the Turkish version was very good, with high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.82 for symptom severity scale, and 0.88 for functional status scale), and reproducibility (Pearson correlation coefficient 0.60 for symptom severity scale, and 0.77 for functional status scale). The Boston Questionnaire scores were correlated with Visual Analogue Scale, physical functioning, physical role, bodily pain and emotional role subscales of Short Form-36, pinch and grip strength scores to obtain coefficients for external construct validity.Adaptation of the Boston Questionnaire for use in Turkey was successful. Our results seem to support previous finding of the English version, indicating that it is valid and reliable.