Abstract
Objective: To assess the level of Kinesiophobia
among chronic low back pain patients and its
association with pain intensity.
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study
was carried out on 140 patients who were selected
through non-probability convenient sampling. Patients
of both gender who were receiving physiotherapy were
included in study. Patients with trauma, neurological
or pathological conditions were excluded. We used
Tampa Scale to evaluate Kinesiophobia, and Numeric
Pain rating scale to measure pain intensity. Data were
analyzed using SPSS 22.
Results: Out of 140 patients, there were 60 (43%)
males and 80 (53%) females. Age ranged between 40 –
60 years (mean 50.16 ± 5.889). The mean
Kinesiophobia score was 40.13 ± 8.576 and 60.7% had
high level Kinesiophobia. No association was found
between pain intensity and Kinesiophobia.
Conclusion: Kinesiophobia plays an important role in
explaining pain and disability among people with low
back pain. Therefore, it seems appropriate to document
the level of Kinesiophobia in clinical settings to
acknowledge the barriers that can affect the patient’s
conformity towards a recovery.
Keywords: Kinesiophobia, chronic pain, low back
pain, musculoskeletal.
