Relationship Between Kinesiophobia, Physical Activity and Disability Level and Pain Management in Patients With CLBP

The Relationship Between Kinesiophobia, Physical Activity and Disability Level and Pain Management in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain in Genders

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between pain management, kinesiophobia, physical activity and disability level in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) in different genders. Eighty-two patients with CLBP (42 females, 42 males) between the ages of 20-60 participated in the study. Pain management strategies were determined by Pain Coping Questionnaire (PCQ). Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia for perception of kinesiophobia, Oswestry Disability Index for disability due to pain and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for the physical activity level were used.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who are between 20 and 60 years old,
• Experienced low back pain lasting longer than 3 months, and had no problems with reading, writing, and comprehension were included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who underwent surgery for low back pain,
• Had any diagnosed spinal problem,
• Who were pregnant,
• And who had communication problems were not included in the study.