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Relationship among Kinesiophobia, Physical Function and Dynamic Balance in Patients with Lower Limb Pathologies

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjop.2026.v08i03.004
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Background: Kinesiophobia can significantly impact physical function and dynamic balance in patients with lower limb pathologies. Understanding the relationships between these variables is crucial for developing effective rehabilitation strategies. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship among kinesiophobia, physical function, and dynamic balance in patients with lower limb pathologies. Method: 114 participants with lower limb pathologies, were recruited for the Cross-sectional survey study. The variables were assessed using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), WOMAC scale, and standardized balance assessment tools (TUG test) respectively. Descriptive and Inferential statistics of Pearson’s Correlation coefficiency were used to analyse the data obtained. Results: Descriptives of the population (age and gender) were done using the mean score for Kinesiophobia on the Tampa Scale. Mean score for kinesophobia on the Tampa scale was 40.40 +/- 7.78. Physical function of the patients on WOMAC scale was 47.53 +/- 18.49 while the dynamic balance 32.93 +/- 42.80 Seconds. There was significant correlation between age and physical function (r = 0.34, p = 0.001). There was also significant correlation between kinesophobia and physical function of the patients with lower limb pathologies (r = 0.21, p = 0.03) and dynamic balance (r = 0.22, p = 0.03). Conclusion: Patients with lower limb pathologies had high level of kinesiophobia, moderate to severe limitations in physical functions, and significant limitations in dynamic balance. Also, higher kinesiophobia scores were associated with lower physical function. Age had significant correlation with physical function but not with kinesiophobia and dynamic balance.

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