KINESIOPHOBIA

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (a tapping therapy) can help people who had obesity surgery feel less afraid of moving and lower their risk of bedsores. 148 adults who had bariatric surgery took part. The therapy aims to ease anxiety and improve recovery …

This study tested whether a hands-on practice session before knee replacement surgery could help patients feel less afraid and worried. 48 adults scheduled for knee replacement were split into two groups: one received standard education, the other a simulation-based session. Rese…

This study tested a new approach for athletes recovering from ACL surgery: combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with virtual reality (VR) sessions alongside standard physical rehab. Sixty professional football, volleyball, and basketball players took part. The goal was to…

This study tested whether letting patients watch their own ACL repair surgery on a live video feed helps them feel less afraid of moving after the operation. 65 adults having ACL reconstruction under spinal anesthesia either watched their surgery or received standard care. The go…

This study looked at whether adding deep breathing or simple yoga poses to standard physical therapy could help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less afraid of moving. 40 adults aged 40-60 with severe knee pain took part. The results showed that both approaches helped reduce …

This study tested if kinesiologic taping (a special elastic tape placed on the knee) can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen fear of moving in people with knee rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty adults aged 45 to 60 were split into two groups: one received the real tape, the othe…

This study looked at whether reformer Pilates or mat Pilates is better for women with a slipped disc in the lower back. Forty women took part, and researchers measured pain, quality of life, and fear of movement. The goal was to see which exercise approach helps more.

This study looked at whether progressive relaxation exercises can help people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc) feel less afraid of moving, have less pain, and enjoy a better quality of life. About 96 adults aged 18 to 65 took part, with some doing relaxation exercises…

This study looked at whether playing hemsball, a ball game, can improve balance, reduce fear of movement, and lower frailty in older men. 86 men aged 65 and older played hemsball for 8 weeks, three times a week. Results showed that hemsball helped improve balance and reduce both …

This study looked at whether a type of exercise called dynamic neuromuscular stabilization helps people who had surgery for a slipped disc in their lower back. 50 adults aged 35-50 took part. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce pain, improve daily function, and le…

This study tested whether showing patients a short video about moving after hip replacement surgery could reduce their fear of movement and pain. 96 adults scheduled for hip replacement were split into two groups: one got the usual verbal instructions, and the other also watched …

This study tested whether breathing yoga or progressive muscle relaxation helps liver transplant patients with pain, breathing problems, and fear of movement. 125 adults who had a successful liver transplant took part. The goal was to see which technique works better for recovery…

This study looked at whether adding mindfulness-based stress reduction to aerobic exercise helps people with coronary heart disease recover better after getting a stent. 150 patients were split into two groups: one did both mindfulness and exercise, the other did exercise only. T…

This study looked at how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is in people with knee osteoarthritis and how it affects their pain and ability to do daily tasks. 84 adults aged 40-85 with knee OA completed questionnaires and physical tests. The goal was to understand the link b…

This study looked at how fear of movement, called kinesiophobia, affects pain, disability, and quality of life in people with long-term neck pain. Researchers studied 57 adults aged 18 to 59 who had neck pain for at least 3 months. They used surveys to measure pain, fear, disabil…

This study looked at 46 people with meniscus injuries to see if muscle strength differences between their legs are related to fear of movement (kinesiophobia). Some had surgery, others did not. Researchers measured muscle strength and used a questionnaire to assess fear of re-inj…