Investigation of the Relationship of Kinesiophobia and Physical Activity Level with Dyspnea, Muscle Strength, and Proprioception in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Study

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In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high levels of kinesiophobia are significantly associated with reduced physical activity levels and prolonged sitting time. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Musa Eymır; Hazal Yakut; Sevgi Özalevli; Aylin Özgen Alpaydın

doi:10.30621/jbachs.1568984

January 31, 2025Journal of Basic and Clinical Health SciencesOpen Access

Investigation of the Relationship of Kinesiophobia and Physical Activity Level with Dyspnea, Muscle Strength, and Proprioception in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Study

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This study aimed to examine the relationship of kinesiophobia and physical activity level with dyspnea, peripheral muscle strength, and proprioceptive acuity in patients with COPD.

Key Points

To evaluate the relationship of kinesiophobia and physical activity with dyspnea, peripheral muscle strength, and knee proprioception in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Conducted a retrospective cross-sectional chart review of N=36 COPD patients with a mean age of 66.94 ± 10.40 years.
Extracted clinical data encompassing kinesiophobia, physical activity level, dyspnea severity (mMRC), peripheral muscle strength (quadriceps, iliopsoas, tibialis anterior), and knee joint proprioception acuity.
Most participants (72.2%) presented with GOLD Stage 2 disease, elevated kinesiophobia scores (≥ 37 points), high dyspnea severity (mMRC ≥ 2), and prolonged sitting times.
Evaluations demonstrated quadriceps strength of 7.47 ± 2.40 kg, iliopsoas strength of 7.34 ± 2.06 kg, tibialis anterior strength of 8.93 (7.10/9.60) kg, and knee proprioceptive deviation of 3.50 (1.33/4.16) degrees.
Kinesiophobia scores demonstrated a statistically significant relationship with reduced physical activity levels and prolonged daily sitting time.

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Population

36 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mean age 66.94 ± 10.40 years, 72.2% GOLD Stage 2.

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Outcome

Relationship of kinesiophobia and physical activity level with dyspnea, peripheral muscle strength and proprioceptive acuitypatient reported

In patients with COPD, kinesiophobia is significantly associated with lower physical activity levels and prolonged sitting time.

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Kinesiophobia may warrant assessment to address inactivity in COPD; cross-sectional data leaves open causal confirmation and trials.

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Eymır et al. (2025) studied this question.

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