KINESIOPHOBIA

This study tested whether a mind-body technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) could help people after obesity surgery. Researchers wanted to see if EFT could reduce patients' fear of moving (which can slow recovery) and lower their risk of developing painful pressure s…

This study tested whether two simple mind-body techniques—breathing yoga and progressive muscle relaxation—could help people recover after a liver transplant. Researchers worked with 125 transplant recipients to see if these daily practices could reduce their pain, breathing prob…

This study tested if showing patients a video before hip replacement surgery could help them move sooner and with less fear after the operation. 96 patients were split into two groups: one watched a video showing safe movement techniques, while the other received standard verbal …

This study tested whether deep breathing exercises or specific yoga poses were better at reducing the fear of movement in people with painful knee arthritis. Forty participants received either deep breathing or yoga, along with standard physiotherapy. Researchers measured changes…

This study tested whether a special therapeutic taping method could help people with rheumatoid arthritis in their knee. Researchers compared the real taping technique against a fake, placebo tape to see which was better at reducing pain, improving walking ability, and lessening …

This study tested whether a specific ball game called hemsball could help older men. For eight weeks, 86 men aged 65+ either played hemsball or did not. The results showed that playing hemsball improved their balance, reduced their fear of movement, and lessened signs of frailty.

This study tested if adding guided relaxation exercises to standard care helps people with a slipped disc in their lower back. 96 participants were randomly assigned to either receive standard care alone or standard care plus a 5-week program of supervised relaxation exercises. T…

This study tested whether Pilates done on a special machine (reformer) is better than floor-based (mat) Pilates for women with a herniated disc in the lower back. It involved 40 women and measured their pain, fear of movement, and quality of life before and after the exercise pro…

This study tested whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy with virtual reality could help athletes overcome psychological barriers after ACL knee surgery. Researchers worked with 60 professional athletes to see if this approach could reduce fear of re-injury, improve confi…

This study looked at how fear of movement affects people with knee arthritis. Researchers examined 84 patients to see if this fear was linked to worse pain and reduced ability to do daily activities. The goal was to better understand the psychological factors in arthritis managem…

This study aimed to understand the relationship between muscle strength imbalance and fear of movement (kinesiophobia) in people with meniscus injuries. Researchers compared 46 patients who had surgery with those who received non-surgical treatment. They measured muscle strength,…