Fear of moving may worsen knee arthritis pain, study finds
NCT ID NCT07161895
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 43 times
Summary
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. The goal is to help doctors address both physical and emotional factors in managing knee OA.
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Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how fear of movement impacts knee OA patients, leading to more holistic treatment plans that address both physical and psychological factors.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 84 participants. It does not test a treatment, so results are descriptive and may not apply to all patients with knee OA.
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