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Evaluation of Kinesiophobia and Its Correlations with Pain and Fatigue in Joint Hypermobility SyndromeEhlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type
Joint Authors
La Torre, Giuseppe
Celletti, Claudia
Camerota, Filippo
Castori, Marco
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type a.
k.
a.
joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS/EDS-HT) is a hereditary musculoskeletal disorder associating generalized joint hypermobility with chronic pain.
Anecdotal reports suggest a prominent role for kinesiophobia in disease manifestations, but no study has systematically addressed this point.
Objective.
To investigate the impact of kinesiophobia and its relationship with pain, fatigue, and quality of life in JHS/EDS-HT.
Design.
Cross-sectional study.
Subjects/Patients.
42 patients (40 female and 2 male) with JHS/EDS-HT diagnosis following standardized diagnostic criteria were selected.
Methods.
Disease features were analyzed by means of specific questionnaires and scales evaluating kinesiophobia, pain, fatigue, and quality of life.
The relationships among variables were investigated using the Spearman bivariate analysis.
Results.
Kinesiophobia resulted predominantly in the patients’ sample.
The values of kinesiophobia did not correlate with intensity of pain, quality of life, and (or) the single component of fatigue.
A strong correlation was discovered between kinesiophobia and general severity of fatigue.
Conclusions.
In JHS/EDS-HT, the onset of pain-avoiding strategies is related to the presence of pain but not to its intensity.
The clear-cut correlation between kinesiophobia and severity of fatigue suggests a direct link between musculoskeletal pain and fatigue.
In JHS/EDS-HT, the underlying mechanism is likely to be facilitated by primary disease characteristics, including hypotonia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Celletti, Claudia& Castori, Marco& La Torre, Giuseppe& Camerota, Filippo. 2013. Evaluation of Kinesiophobia and Its Correlations with Pain and Fatigue in Joint Hypermobility SyndromeEhlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030682
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Celletti, Claudia…[et al.]. Evaluation of Kinesiophobia and Its Correlations with Pain and Fatigue in Joint Hypermobility SyndromeEhlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030682
American Medical Association (AMA)
Celletti, Claudia& Castori, Marco& La Torre, Giuseppe& Camerota, Filippo. Evaluation of Kinesiophobia and Its Correlations with Pain and Fatigue in Joint Hypermobility SyndromeEhlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030682
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030682