The link between childhood physical activity enjoyment and adult kinesiophobia in individuals with chronic low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between childhood physical activity enjoyment and current kinesiophobia among individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP), considering the mediating influence of adult physical activity.

Methods

We recruited 648 adults (474 males, 174 females) with CLBP through an online platform. Of these, 99.1% (n = 642) were aged 18-60 years, and 0.9% (n = 6) were older than 60 years. Childhood physical activity enjoyment was retrospectively assessed using a single-item question to gauge participants' enjoyment during primary school. Kinesiophobia was measured with the 11-item Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-11), and physical activity was assessed focusing on walking, moderate, and vigorous physical activities. Age, sex, edu

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414032 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature