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Is kinesiophobia related to fear of falling, dizziness disability, and migraine disability in patients with migraine?

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Author(s):
Pinheiro, Carina F. [1] ; Bevilaqua-Grossi, Debora [1] ; Florencio, Lidiane L. [2] ; Bragatto, Marcela M. [1] ; Benatto, Mariana T. [1] ; Dach, Fabiola [3] ; Bigal, Marcelo E. [4] ; Carvalho, Gabriela F. [5]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto Med Sch, Dept Hlth Sci, Av Bandeirantes 3900, BR-14049900 Ribeirao Preto - Brazil
[2] Rey Ruan Carlos Univ, Dept Physiotherapy Occupat Therapy Phys Med & Reh, Madrid - Spain
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto Med Sch, Dept Neurosci & Behav Sci, Ribeirao Preto - Brazil
[4] Ventus Therapeut, St Laurent, PQ - Canada
[5] Univ Lubeck, Inst Hlth Sci, Lubeck - Germany
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE; OCT 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Introduction Kinesiophobia is a common symptom associated with high disability, and has been observed in patients with migraine. However, the association between kinesiophobia and clinical factors in this population is unknown. Objective To assess the fear of falling, dizziness disability, and migraine disability in patients with migraine, considering the presence of kinesiophobia. Methods Eighty patients with migraine completed the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia and were divided into two groups according to the questionnaire cutoff point: migraine without kinesiophobia (MoK, n = 39) and migraine with kinesiophobia (MK, n = 41). Fear of falling, dizziness disability, and migraine disability were assessed in both groups using validated questionnaires. Results The MK group presented higher scores on dizziness disability, fear of falling, and migraine disability compared to the MoK (p < .05). Kinesiophobia can explain 29% of the variance in dizziness disability and 18% of migraine disability. Both kinesiophobia and the presence of dizziness can explain 14% of fear of falling variability. Also, kinesiophobia is associated with the risk of presenting fear of falling (Prevalence Ratio = 2.4, p = .012), and migraine disability (Prevalence Ratio = 2.6, p = .01). Conclusion The presence of kinesiophobia should be considered in clinical practice when evaluating migraine, as it is associated with increased levels of fear of falling, dizziness disability, and migraine disability. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/23832-5 - Evaluation of the maximum strength and electromyographic activity of cervical musculature in patients with migraine and chronic migraine: controlled study
Grantee:Carina Ferreira Pinheiro de Araújo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral