KINESIOPHOBIA

This study looked at whether showing patients a short video before hip replacement surgery could reduce their fear of moving after the operation. 96 adults scheduled for hip replacement were split into two groups: one got the usual verbal instructions plus a video, the other got …

This study tested if special tape placed on the knee can reduce pain and fear of movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty adults aged 45 to 60 were split into two groups: one got the real tape, the other got a fake tape without therapeutic effect. Researchers measured…

This study tested two simple techniques—breathing yoga and progressive muscle relaxation—in 125 liver transplant recipients to see which better reduces pain, breathing complications, and fear of movement. Both methods are drug-free and can be done at home. The goal is to help pat…

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

This study looked at whether doing progressive relaxation exercises—like tensing and relaxing muscles—can help people with a slipped disc in their lower back. 96 adults were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other added supervised relaxation sessions three times a…

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 whether adding mindfulness-based stress reduction to aerobic training helps people with coronary heart disease who had a stent procedure. 150 participants were split into two groups: one did mindfulness plus exercise, the other did exercise only. The goal was to…

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 both approaches helped reduce fear …

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a simple tapping therapy, can help people who had obesity surgery feel less afraid of moving and lower their risk of developing pressure sores. 148 adults who had bariatric surgery took part. The results suggest EFT …

This study looked at whether reformer Pilates or mat Pilates works better for women with a slipped disc in the lower back. Forty women aged 25 to 60 took part. The goal was to see which exercise method helped more with pain, quality of life, and fear of movement.

This study tested a program that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) with virtual reality to help athletes overcome fear and anxiety after ACL surgery. 60 professional football, volleyball, and basketball players took part. The goal was to see if this a…

This study looked at whether a game called hemsball can improve balance, reduce fear of movement, and lessen frailty in older men. 86 men aged 65 and older played hemsball for 60 minutes, three times a week, for eight weeks. The results showed that hemsball helped improve their b…

This study explored how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is in people with knee osteoarthritis and how it relates to their pain and ability to do daily activities. Researchers studied 84 adults aged 40-85 with knee OA, measuring their fear levels, pain severity, and physic…

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 participants had surgery, others did not. Researchers measured muscle strength and used a questionnaire to assess f…