KINESIOPHOBIA

This study looked at whether a type of exercise called dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) can help people who had surgery for a herniated disc in their lower back. Fifty adults aged 35-50 who had the surgery did DNS exercises for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the exercis…

This study tested whether a simulation-based education session before knee replacement surgery could lower patients' fear of the operation and fear of moving afterward. 48 adults scheduled for knee replacement were randomly assigned to either the simulation training or standard v…

This study tested whether adding mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to aerobic exercise helps heart patients who recently had a stent procedure. 150 participants were split into two groups: one did only aerobic training, the other added daily mindfulness sessions. Research…

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

This study tested whether breathing yoga or progressive muscle relaxation can help liver transplant patients with pain, breathing problems, and fear of movement. 125 adults who had a successful liver transplant were taught these techniques before discharge. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether progressive relaxation exercises can help people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc in the lower back) feel less afraid of moving, have less pain, and enjoy a better quality of life. About 96 adults with confirmed slipped discs were randomly …

This study tested whether playing hemsball, a ball game, could help older men improve their balance, reduce fear of movement, and lower frailty. Eighty-six men aged 65 and older played hemsball for 8 weeks. Results showed better balance, less fear of movement, and reduced frailty…

This study tested whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy with virtual reality can help athletes overcome fear of re-injury and stick to their rehab after ACL surgery. Sixty professional football, volleyball, and basketball players took part. The goal was to see if this ap…

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 looked at whether reformer pilates or mat pilates is better for women with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Forty women did 16 sessions over 8 weeks. Researchers measured pain, quality of life, and fear of movement. The goal was to see which type of pilates hel…

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 Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, could reduce kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and pressure sore risk in 148 adults who had obesity surgery. Participants received EFT sessions, and researchers me…

This completed trial tested whether kinesiologic taping (a special elastic tape) applied to the knee can reduce pain, improve mobility, and lessen fear of movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty adults aged 45 to 60 were randomly assigned to receive either real kines…

This study looked at how patients recover right after two different types of chest surgery: open surgery (thoracotomy) and keyhole surgery (VATS). Researchers measured fear of movement, pain, breathing difficulty, fatigue, and anxiety in 18 adults before they left the hospital. T…

This completed study looked at how kinesiophobia—fear of movement or re-injury—affects pain, disability, and quality of life in 57 adults with chronic neck pain. Participants completed surveys about their pain, fear levels, and daily function. The goal was to understand if this f…

This study looked at 46 people with meniscus injuries—some treated with surgery, others without—to see if muscle strength differences between legs are linked to fear of movement (kinesiophobia). Researchers measured muscle strength and used a questionnaire to assess fear. The goa…

This completed study looked at 84 adults with knee osteoarthritis to see how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is and how it relates to pain and daily function. Researchers measured fear, pain, and physical ability using standard questionnaires. The goal was to understand i…