Kinesiophobia, Pain, Muscle Functions, and Functional Performances among Older Persons with Low Back Pain.

CONCLUSION: We can conclude that kinesiophobia predicted mobility and balance in older persons with LBP. Kinesiophobia should be continuously assessed in clinical settings to recognize the obstacles that may affect patient's compliance towards a rehabilitation program in older persons with LBP. PMID: 28634547 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28634547?dopt=Abstract

Source: Pain Research and Treatment - June 22, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research