KINESIOPHOBIA

This study looked at whether adding deep breathing or yoga poses to standard physical therapy could help people with knee osteoarthritis overcome a fear of movement (kinesiophobia). Forty participants aged 40-60 were split into two groups: one did deep breathing with therapy, the…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (a type of tapping therapy) can help people who had weight-loss surgery feel less afraid of moving and lower their risk of bedsores. 148 adults who had obesity surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-fre…

This study tested if kinesiologic taping (a special elastic tape placed on the knee) can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen fear of moving in people with knee rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty adults aged 45-60 were split into two groups: one got the real tape, the other got a …

This study looked at whether reformer Pilates or mat Pilates is better for women with a slipped disc in the lower back. The goal was to see which exercise type improved pain, quality of life, and fear of movement. Forty women between 25 and 60 years old took part. The results hel…

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 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 looked at whether a game called hemsball can help older men improve their balance, reduce fear of movement, and lower frailty. 86 men aged 65 and older played hemsball for 60 minutes, three times a week, for eight weeks. Results showed that hemsball activity was effect…

This study tested whether letting patients watch a live video of their own ACL surgery helps them feel less afraid of moving and re-injuring the knee afterward. 65 adults having ACL reconstruction under spinal anesthesia either watched their surgery in real time or received stand…

This study tested 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 received standard verbal instructions plus a video, the other onl…

This study tested a new approach for athletes recovering from ACL surgery: combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with virtual reality (VR) sessions. The goal was to reduce fear of re-injury and improve adherence to physical rehab. Sixty professional football, volleyball, 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 how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is in people with knee osteoarthritis and how it affects their pain and ability to function. 84 adults aged 40-85 with knee OA completed questionnaires and physical tests. The goal was to understand the link between…

This study looked at how fear of movement, called kinesiophobia, affects pain, disability, and quality of life in people with long-term neck pain. Researchers studied 57 adults aged 18 to 59 who had neck pain for at least 3 months. They used surveys to measure pain, fear of movem…

This study looked at 46 people with meniscus tears to see if muscle strength differences between 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 fear of re…