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Relationship between kinesiophobia and performance in a functional capacity evaluation.

Michiel F Reneman1, Wim Jorritsma, Sjoerd J Dijkstra

  • 1University Hospital Groningen, Center for Rehabilitation, Groningen/Haren, The Netherlands. m.reneman@beatrixoord.nl

Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
|December 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study found no significant link between fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and actual physical performance in functional capacity evaluations for chronic low back pain patients. High kinesiophobia scores did not correlate with lower lifting capacity or work ability.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Fear of movement and re-injury (kinesiophobia) is theorized to impact functional capacity evaluations (FCEs).
  • Chronic low back pain patients often exhibit high levels of kinesiophobia and are frequently off work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between kinesiophobia and performance in functional capacity evaluations.
  • To determine if kinesiophobia influences avoidance behaviors in patients with chronic low back pain.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed kinesiophobia using the Dutch Version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia.
  • Measured physical performance through a lifting task and a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) categorized by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (FCE-DOT).

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  • Calculated correlations between kinesiophobia scores and performance metrics in 64 chronic low back pain patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients reported high mean kinesiophobia scores (41.6/68).
    • Mean lifting capacity was 29.5 kg, and mean FCE-DOT score indicated ability for moderate to heavy work (3.6/5).
    • Correlations between kinesiophobia and lifting (r=0.01) and FCE-DOT (rho=-0.04) were very weak and statistically insignificant.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite substantial kinesiophobia, chronic low back pain patients demonstrated the physical capacity for moderate to heavy work.
    • The study did not confirm a relationship between kinesiophobia and avoidance in functional capacity evaluations or lifting tasks.