The Reliability and Validity of the Malay® Version of Tampa scale of Kinesiophobia in Older Persons with Low Back Pain

Ishak, Nor Azizah; Zahari, Zarina; Justine, Maria

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-0074-5_58

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“…The somatic focus would predict perceived disability and activity avoidance focus on actual physical performance, controlling for pain severity [ 58 ]. In this study, the Malay® version of TSK-11 was used, with an acceptable level of internal consistency (Cronbach's α of 0.84) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.87) [ 59 ]. This outcome measure consists of 11 items and each item was scored based on a 4-point Likert scale, ranging from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.” The scoring of TSK-11 ranged from 11 to 44, in which a higher score of TSK-11 indicates a higher level of kinesiophobia.…”

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

Ishak

Zahari

Justine

2017

Pain Research and Treatment

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Objectives This study aims (1) to determine the association between kinesiophobia and pain, muscle functions, and functional performances and (2) to determine whether kinesiophobia predicts pain, muscle functions, and functional performance among older persons with low back pain (LBP). Methods This is a correlational study, involving 63 institutionalized older persons (age = 70.98 ± 7.90 years) diagnosed with LBP. Anthropometric characteristics (BMI) and functional performances (lower limb function, balance and mobility, and hand grip strength) were measured. Muscle strength (abdominal and back muscle strength) was assessed using the Baseline® Mechanical Push/Pull Dynamometer, while muscle control (transverse abdominus and multifidus) was measured by using the Pressure Biofeedback Unit. The pain intensity and the level of kinesiophobia were measured using Numerical Rating Scale and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, respectively. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficients and multivariate linear regressions. Results No significant correlations were found between kinesiophobia and pain and muscle functions (all p > 0.05). Kinesiophobia was significantly correlated with mobility and balance (p = 0.038, r = 0.263). Regressions analysis showed that kinesiophobia was a significant predictor of mobility and balance (p = 0.038). 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.

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