What Is the Relationship of Fear Avoidance to Physical Function and Pain Intensity in Injured Athletes?

Key Points

• This study aims to explore how fear avoidance influences both physical function and pain intensity in injured athletes.
• Level II prognostic study conducted among injured athletes.
• Assessment of fear avoidance, physical function, and pain intensity through standardized measures.
• Elevated fear avoidance correlates with decreased physical function in injured athletes.
• Higher levels of fear avoidance are associated with increased pain intensity during recovery.

Abstract