Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: April | Volume: 13 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 13-17
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230402
Correlation of Pain, Physical Function and Balance with Kinesiophobia in Patients with Unilateral Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Nidhi Padave1, Vrushali Panhale2, Prachita Walankar3
1MPT, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 2Professor, Department of Musculoskeletal
Physiotherapy, 3Associate Professor, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
MGM College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai, India
Corresponding Author: Nidhi Padave
ABSTRACT
Aim: The study aimed to find the correlation of pain, function and balance with kinesiophobia patients with unilateral knee osteoarthritis.
Method: A cross-sectional study using purposive sampling was conducted in 60 knee osteoarthritis patients. Pain was assessed using NRS, physical function was assessed using 30 secs chair stand test, stair climb test and 40m fast-paced walk test. Balance, disability and kinesiophobia was assessed using Community balance and mobility scale, Oxford knee score, and Tampa scale of kinesiophobia respectively.
Results: There was no correlation of kinesiophobia with pain (r = 0.015, p = 0.910), 30 seconds chair stand test (r = -0.108, p = 0.410), stair climb test (r = 0.239, p = 0.066), 40m fast paced walk test (r = 0.083, p = 0.531), balance (r = -0.081, p = 0.539) and disability (r = -0.237, p = 0.068).
Conclusion: The study concluded that kinesiophobia does not correlate with pain, function and disability in patients with unilateral knee OA.
Key words: disability, function. kinesiophobia, osteoarthritis