Psychometric Validation of the French-Canadian Version of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Parkinson’s Disease | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Psychometric Validation of the French-Canadian Version of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Parkinson’s Disease
Key Points
Fear of movement in Parkinson’s disease patients can be effectively assessed using the French-Canadian version of the Tampa Scale.
The psychometric validation shows strong reliability and validity metrics for the tool in clinical and research environments.
This assessment may improve patient motivation by identifying barriers to physical activity more clearly.
Utilizing this scale can lead to better strategies for encouraging movement in French-speaking Parkinson’s disease patients.
Abstract
The French-Canadian TSK-PD can be recommended for use in research and in clinical settings to better identify fear of movement in French-speaking PD patients and promote physical activity.