Kinesiophobia Scale for the Upper Extremity

Launched by EMRE ŞENOCAK · Jun 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding kinesiophobia, which is the fear of movement that can affect people with shoulder injuries. Researchers want to create a new questionnaire specifically for people dealing with shoulder pain, as current questionnaires don’t address their needs. The goal is to better evaluate how this fear impacts their recovery and treatment.

To participate in the study, individuals aged 65 to 74 who have specific shoulder issues and score above 37 on an existing kinesiophobia test may be eligible. Participants will attend two meetings where they will answer questions about their experiences; the first meeting will take place soon after joining the study, and the second will happen within a week. It's important to note that individuals with certain conditions, such as cancer or those who have recently received physical therapy, cannot participate. This study aims to improve understanding of how fear of movement affects recovery from shoulder injuries, which could lead to better support and treatment options for patients in the future.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Tampa Kinesiophobia Score \>37 points
• • Presence of traumatological, orthopedic and rheumatological pathology in the upper extremity
• • Mini-Mental State Examination score \>24 points
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Malignancy,
• • Psychiatric drug use,
• • Use of painkillers during evaluation periods,
• • Those who received physiotherapy before the study (last 6 months),
• • Those whose education level is below secondary school level,