Correlation of Pain, Physical Function and Balance with Kinesiophobia in Patients with Unilateral Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study

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