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Background: Physical activity decreases after stroke due to various factors and the causes and effects of these factors remain unclear. Objectives: This study aimed todetermine the effects of kinesiophobia, fatigue, and quality of life on physical activity in patients with stroke. Methods: The study included 32 patients (13 females/19 males), all evaluated using the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement, Barthel Index, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale-fatigue, Fatigue Impact Scale and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale. The SenseWear multisensory activity monitor was worn on the arm of the patients for 1 week to evaluate active energy expenditure, step count, and rest periods in relation to physical activity. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the effects of the independent variables kinesiophobia, fatigue, and quality of life on the dependent variables of active energy expenditure, step count, and rest periods. Results: The mean age of the patients was 52.31 ± 14.76 years. According to the multiple regression analysis results, kinesiophobia (p = 0.011) and quality of life (p = 0.009) are significant determinants of active energy expenditure and quality of life (p = 0.001) is a significant determinant of the step count in patients with stroke. Kinesiophobia, fatigue, and quality of life were not determinants of rest periods (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The study results showed that kinesiophobia and quality of life are important determinants of physical activity in patients with stroke. Combined evaluation in the clinic of motor findings and non-motor factors, which are often ignored, and the application of target-oriented approaches to these problems will make a significant contribution to the success of stroke rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between sarcopenia and fracture risk in older adults and to investigate the effects of increased fracture risk in individuals with sarcopenia on the fear of falling, fall risk, kinesiophobia, and quality of life (QOL). Materials and Methods: The study involved 132 participants. Sarcopenia risk was assessed using the SARC-F questionnaire, fracture risk with the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool, QOL with the "World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale" short form, presence of kinesiophobia with the TAMPA Kinesiophobia scale, and fall risk with the "Berg Balance scale" and "International Fall Effectiveness scale". Results: The study included 102 women (77.3%) and 30 men (23.7%). The average age of the individuals was 70.83±6.98. There was a risk of sarcopenia in 55.5% of patients, and those at risk of sarcopenia had a 33.3% risk of hip fracture and 22.2% risk of both hip and major fracture. With regard to the risk of sarcopenia, it was observed that the fall and fracture risks increased, and the QOL decreased (p-value <0.05). Fracture risk and sarcopenia risk were higher in women, increased with age, and negatively correlated with body mass index and education level (p-value <0.05). It has been observed that both fracture risk and sarcopenia risk with fracture risk increased the risk of falls, kinesiophobia, and decreased QOL (p-value <0.05). Conclusion: Appropriate treatment and early intervention of these conditions in sarcopenic individuals with isarcopenia and increased fracture risk may provide clinical benefits to reduce the risk of falls and fractures and improve QOL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Foot massage is known to be effective on the emotional state (anxiety, depression, etc.) in the postoperative period. However, studies on its effect on functional level are insufficient. Aim: The study aimed to investigate the impact of foot plantar massage on functional recovery in older adults undergoing general surgery, employing a randomized clinical trial design. Methods: A total of 70 older adults aged 65 years and above who underwent abdominal surgery were included. Various assessments were conducted, including pain levels (Visual Analogue Scale), fear of mobility (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia), functional independence (Functional Independence Measure), balance (Berg Balance Scale), basic mobility (Rivermead Mobility Index), mental function status (Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination), and delirium (Nu-DESC). Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in some assessment parameters within the groups during the 2nd and 3rd measurement times, with the intervention group demonstrating significant mean differences. Discussions: The literature underscores the increase in kinesiophobia scores post-general/abdominal surgery in older adults, emphasizing the importance of evaluating functional level and kinesiophobia to expedite discharge processes and potentially plan early post-discharge rehabilitation to mitigate readmissions for functional reasons. Conclusions: Ultimately, foot massage was found to be effective in reducing kinesiophobia, improving balance, mobility, daily living skills, and mental status in older adults post-abdominal surgery, thereby advocating for the facilitation of post-discharge rehabilitation programs or the reduction of readmission rates. The clinical trials number: NCT05534490. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The objective of this study to translate the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia for Temporomandibular Disorders (TSK-TMD) and to examine its reliability and validity. Material and Methods: The TSK-TMD was translated into Turkish as per international standards. The study included 111 patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and aged 18-61 years. The research questionnaire collected demographic information, the Turkish version of TSK-TMD and Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS). Using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Cronbach's alpha coefficient, respectively, internal consistency and test-retest reliability were examined. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The total Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found to be 0.876. The item total correlation of was found to be between 0.410 and 0.706. The ICC coefficient was found to be 0.951. The correlation coefficient by PCS, measured in terms of parallel from reliability, was discovered to be 0.520. According to the findings of EFA and CFA, the 12-item scale had the same two-factor structure as the original. Conclusions: These results demonstrate the Turkish version of the TSK-TMD item questionnaire to be a valid and reliable instrument. It can be applied to patients with TMJ problems to assess kinesiophobia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Kinesiophobia is a well-known barrier to positive clinical outcomes among patients with various diseases, but there remain few comprehensive studies of kinesiophobia among patients with myocardial infarction (MI). In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the presence of kinesiophobia and its relationship with clinical outcomes among 42 patients with MI who completed the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia Swedish Version for Heart (TSK-SV Heart) the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) Dyspnea Scale, the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), and the MacNew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire. The participants' mean TSK-SV Heart score was 39.24 (SD = 6.65), and 71.4% of these patients reported a high level of kinesiophobia. The TSK-SV Heart score demonstrated a strong correlation with the IPAQ-SF, 6MWT walking distance, and mMRC score (p <.001), and a moderate correlation with the HADS, CCI, and MacNew Heart Disease HRQoL (p <.05). Patients with a high level of kinesiophobia had lower IPAQ-SF, 6MWT walking distance, and HRQoL and higher mMRC, CCI, and HADS scores than patients with low levels of kinesiophobia (p <.05). Kinesiophobia was common and represented a considerable risk factor for physical-psychosocial dysfunctions in these patients with MI. To maintain functional independence and to increase physical activity level, clinicians should consider kinesiophobia from early to late-stage disease and should add a treatment focus that seeks to eliminate kinesiophobia in cardiac rehabilitation programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: Somatotype causes differentiation of physical, physiological and biochemical metabolisms in the body. To what extent meniscopathy (M) is affected by somatotype profiles has been an issue of concern. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate whether somatotype profiles have an effect on kinesiophobia, pain, proprioception and isokinetic muscle strength in patients with an M diagnosis. METHODS: 172 (85 female, 87 male) M patients between the ages of 18 and 65 were included in the study. The Heath-Carter method was used to determine somatotype components. Biodex Isokinetic system at 120 ∘ /sec angular speed was used for muscle strength measurements, a digital inclinometer with goniometer was used for proprioception measurement, the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS) was used for the assessment of kinesiophobia, the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) fatigue scale was used for the assessment of fatigue and pain, and the visual analogue scale (VAS) was used for pain assessment. RESULTS: Five somatotype profiles were found. When the right-left knee proprioception values were compared according to the somatotype profiles of patients, a significant difference was found in favor of balanced ectomorph at 15 ∘ and 30 ∘. No significant difference was found when TKS, FACIT, VAS values were compared in terms of somatotype profiles; while no significant difference was found in TKS, FACIT, VAS (REST-NIGHT) in terms of gender, a significant difference was found in VAS MOVE. Endomorph somatotype was dominant in the M patients. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with M disease showed significant differences in terms of endomorph components. Obesity may also be one of the negative findings for M disease. Somatotype classification may represent a suitable tool for monitoring M. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Kinesiophobia is defined as the fear of movement and activity resulting from a feeling of vulnerability to painful injury or re-injury. This study aimed to determine the effect of kinesiophobia on physical activity, balance, and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson's disease. The study, which was designed as a cross-sectional type, was conducted with 86 patients with Parkinson's disease (age 61.25 SD [9.72] years old) by face-to-face interviews with the patients. The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, Berg Balance Scale, Falls Efficacy Scale, Visual Analog Scale – Fear of Falling, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale – motor score, and the Hoehn and Yahr scale were used to evaluate the patients. Patients with Parkinson's disease who had high levels of kinesiophobia had lower levels of physical activity, worse balance, and higher disease severity and fear of falling. A correlation was found between the Tampa Scale score and physical activity, balance, fear of falling, falls efficacy, and disease motor score (p <.001; r = −0.38, −0.54, 0.67, 0.57, and 0.37, respectively). According to multiple linear regression analysis, kinesiophobia explained the dependent variables to varying degrees ranging from 13% to 44% (p <.001). Patients with Parkinson's disease may have kinesiophobia. Rehabilitation programs to support functional capacity for these patients should be developed considering the presence of kinesiophobia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: To investigate level of kinesiophobia and related factors in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (OP) and osteopenia (OPN). Materials and Methods: A total of 60 female patients with postmenopausal OP, 60 female patients with postmenopausal OPN and 60 age- and gender-matched controls were enrolled in this study. Demographic data (age, weight, height, body mass index, educational level, employment status, disease duration and menopause duration) of the participants were recorded. In all participants, the level of kinesiophobia, fear of falling, psychological status, health-related quality of life and osteoporosis self-efficacy were evaluated using the Tampa scale of kinesiophobia (TSK), falls efficacy scale-international (FES-I), hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), quality of life questionnaire of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis-41 (QUALEFFO-41) and osteoporosis self-efficacy scale (OSES), respectively. Results: Postmenopausal patients with OP and OPN had higher levels of kinesiophobia than controls (p<0.05). However, there was no difference between the levels of kinesophobia in patients with OP and OPN (p>0.05). In addition, a positive correlation was found between TSK score and FES-I, HADS, QUALEFFO-41 scores and duration of menopause, and a negative correlation between OSES scores in patients with OP and OPN (p<0.05). Patients were divided into two groups according to their kinesiophobia levels: High and low kinesiophobia groups. All clinical parameters were negatively affected in patients in the high kinesophobia group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Both OP and OPN may cause kinesiophobia in postmenopausal women. Increased fear of falling, impaired psychological status, poor quality of life, decreased perception of self-efficacy and prolonged duration of menopause in postmenopausal women with OP and OPN seem to be associated with a higher level of kinesiophobia. As physical activity is essential for bone health, postmenopausal women with OP and OPN should be counselled about the importance of overcoming kinesiophobia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background/Aims: Exercise training has been shown to be beneficial in reducing symptoms in patients with ankylosing spondilitis. However, exercise effect on fear and avoidance of movement has not been assessed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Pilates training on kinesiophobia, disease activity, functional status and quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondilitis. Methods: A total of 21 patients with ankylosing spondilitis with stable medication participated in the study. Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, Bath Ankylosing Spondilitis Disease Activity Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondilitis Functional Index, ankylosing spondilitis Quality of Life Questionnaire and Beck Depression Inventory were completed by patients before and after a 6-week modified Pilates training programme. Findings: The patients were 41.6 ± 11.8 years old and the mean disease duration was 68 ± 87months. Mobility, disease acitivity and functional scores improved with exercise training (P<0.05). Moreover, quality of life, depression and kinesiophobia levels also showed significant improvement (P<0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that 6-week supervised modified Pilates training programme improved clinical symptoms in patients with Aankylosing spondilitis. Moreover, patients benefited from this exercise method regarding quality of life, depression and fear of movement (kinesiophobia) considerably. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the link between kinesiophobia and physical activity and the gender effect on these relations in individuals with chronic neck pain. Topics discussed include assessment of pain intensity with Visual Analog Scale and determination of kinesiophobia degree by utilizing the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia. Low physical activity levels in women and the lack of a statistical correlation between neck pain intensity and kinesiophobia degree and physical activity level are mentioned.

Introduction: Severe complications which may cause impaired physical functionoften develops over time following severe burn to the lower extremities. The purpose of this study was to clarify the clinical determinants of lower limb functional status, functional mobility and exercise capacity in moderate/major burns 3-6 months following the injury., Methods: The study included 42 patients, 12 with moderate injury and 30 with major injury, aged 19-59 years old. Lower Limb Functional Index was used to determine the lower limb functional status. Functional mobility and exercise capacity were evaluated with the Timed Up and Go test and the 6-min walk test, respectively. Scar quality and kinesiophobia were assessed with the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, respectively. Active range of motion (ROM) was measured with a universal goniometer., Results: Significant and independent predictors of lower limb functional status, functional mobility and exercise capacity related to POSAS score, kinesiophobia level, gender, burn severity, the number of operations, the presence of burnsinvolving any of the lower limb joints, knee ROM limitations, limitation in any of the lower limb joint ROMs, comorbidities, and truncal burns (p < 0.05)., Conclusions: Burn characteristics and clinical evaluations of patients are important determinants of the lower limb functional status, mobility and exercise capacity in burn patients. These predictors should be considered to improve physical functions related to the lower limb when creating a personalized rehabilitation program., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.)