Fear of Movement as a Reason for Limitation of Motor Activity and Its Effects on the Recovery Process in Chronic Low Back Pain Cover Image

Страхът от движение, като причина за ограничение на двигателната активност и неговите ефекти върху процеса на възстановяване при хронични болки в кръста
Fear of Movement as a Reason for Limitation of Motor Activity and Its Effects on the Recovery Process in Chronic Low Back Pain

Author(s): Galina Mratskova, Todor Cvetanov, Sider Dimitrov, Milen Tanev, Katerina Georgieva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Developmental Psychology
Published by: Институт за знание, наука и иновации ЕООД
Keywords: chronic low back pain; kinesiophobia cognitive-behavioral therapy; patient education; rehabilitation

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this report is to investigate the impact of fear of movement in low back pain and possible recovery strategies, including the role of physiotherapy in these patients. Materials and methods: For this purpose, a review of available databases was conducted, which contain information on the impact of fear of movement in low back pain and treatment and rehabilitation options. Results: Data were found proving the high prevalence of fear of movement in patients suffering from chronic and non-specific low back pain. In therapeutic strategies, non-pharmacological treatment is recommended as an effective approach. Conclusion: At present, the following are the most effective treatments applied alone or in combination: cognitive-behavioral therapy, pain management education and multimodal rehabilitation

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