Affiliations: [a] School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey | [b] Department of Neurosurgery, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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Corresponding author: Filiz Altuğ, Pamukkale University, Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yuksekokulu, Kinikli Kampusu, 20070 Denizli, Turkey. Tel.: +90 258 2964254; Fax: +90 258 2964494; E-mail:fkural@pau.edu.tr
Note: [1] This study was submitted in the 28th Turkish Neurosurgery Scientific
Congress as a poster - April 4-8, 2014. Antalya, Turkey.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study is to examine the relationship
between kinesiophobia (fear of movement), physical activity level and
quality of life. METHODS: In this study, we assessed 112 patients consulting for low
back pain (LBP) of ≥ 3 month's duration. We used Visual Analog Scale
(VAS) for pain intensity, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire
(IPAQ) for physical activity level, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale for perception
of kinesiophobia, Oswestry Disability Index for disability status of low
back. RESULTS: The results of this study, there was no statistically
significant correlation between International Physical Activity
Questionnaire, duration of pain, intensity of pain at rest and Tampa
Kinesiophobia Scale (p> 0.05). It was found a statistically significant
correlation between pain intensity at activity (p= 0.009), disability level
(p= 0.000) and Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale. Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale were
highly negative correlated with sub-scale of SF-36 Quality of Life Index
(general health, physical function, social status, bodily pain, role
limitations due to physical health) (p= 0.000). CONCLUSION: The kinesiophobia adversely affect the quality of life
limiting the physical activity status of patients with chronic low back pain.
Keywords: Chronic low back pain, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, physical activity level, quality of life
