Elevated Kinesiophobia Is Associated With Reduced Recovery From Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries in Military and Civilian Cohorts.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine associations between level of kinesiophobia and improvement in physical function during recovery from lower extremity injury.

Methods

A total 430 adults (mean [SD]: age = 27.3 [6.4] years; sex = 70.5% men; body mass index = 27.6 [5.2] kg/m2) were included in the analyses. Using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, physical function was evaluated in parallel with treatment from a physical therapist at the initial visit and every 3 weeks until final visit or up to 6 months. A Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-17) score of >41 indicated elevated TSK. Four TSK groups were identified: (1) TSK score improved from >41 at initial visit to <41 by final visit (TSK_I), (2) TSK score was <41 at initial and final

SUBMITTER: Chimenti RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9432473 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature