Prevalence of Kinesiophobia in Treating Lateral Epicondalgia through Physical Therapy
Kiran Jeswani
PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Manisha Rathi
Dr D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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Abstract
Background: Physical treatment (PT) addresses a significant methodology in treating lateral epicondalgia. Which is less explored so far, thereby we tried to throw light a bit in little acknowledged area.
Methodology: Review was led in India in patients with lateral epicondalgia alluded to PT. Kinesiophobia was scored with the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), Patients who agreed for the study were considered with a consent form.
Results: 500 patients with lateral epicondalgia were considered, 45.5% female and 65.5% of males alluded to PT. Patients with fear of movement were essentially more seasoned. A critical increment of PT fulfillment was seen in patients.
Conclusion: Kinesiophobia with lateral epicondalgia who comes for physical management is seen significantly.
Keywords: Kinesiophobia, lateral epicondalgia, physical therapy, physiotherapy, injury