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 adding mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to aerobic training helps heart patients who had a stent procedure. 150 people were split into two groups: one did MBSR plus aerobic exercise, the other did aerobic exercise alone. Researchers measured fea…

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 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 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 30 adults aged 45-60 with knee rheumatoid arthritis. Participants were split into two groups: one received the re…

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 Emotional Freedom Technique (a type of tapping therapy) can help people who had obesity surgery feel less afraid of moving and lower their risk of bedsores. 148 adults who had the surgery took part. The results will show if this simple, drug-free appr…

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 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 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 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 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 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 84 adults aged 40-85 with knee osteoarthritis to see how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is and how it relates to pain and daily function. Researchers measured fear using a questionnaire, pain with a scale, and function with another survey. …

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 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…