KINESIOPHOBIA

This study looks at whether adding motor imagery (thinking about doing movements without actually moving) to standard physical therapy can improve muscle activity, reduce pain, and speed up recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. About 36 adults who have had this surgery…

This study tests whether a 15-minute virtual reality exercise program can reduce pain and improve movement in adults with chronic low back pain. Sixty participants will wear a Meta Quest 3s headset and use the FitXR app. Researchers will measure pain, flexibility, and fear of mov…

This study looks at why women with stress urinary incontinence develop a fear of movement, known as kinesiophobia. Researchers will survey 112 women to measure this fear and its possible biological and psychological causes. The goal is to better understand how incontinence affect…

This study looks at how fear of movement (kinesiophobia), pain intensity, and physical performance are connected in older adults with muscle or joint pain. Researchers will measure fear, balance, strength, and function in 60 participants aged 65 and older during a single session.…

This study looks at how simply expecting pain—without actually feeling any—can change the way your brain talks to your muscles. Healthy adults will be told a harmless cream might cause pain, while others are told it does nothing. Researchers use a non-invasive brain stimulation t…