Repercussion of kinesiophobia in ankylosing spondylitis: a case-control study.

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Kinesiophobia, or fear of movement, is closely related to ankylosing spondylitis. This fear can make it profoundly difficult to relieve symptoms by discouraging participation in therapeutic exercises. The aim of this study was to assess and contrast the perceived levels of safety and confidence during movement tasks. A total of 104 individuals were recruited. This group was divided into cases and controls, ensuring alignment in terms of age, sex, and body mass index. Demographic information was collected and scores on the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia -11 questionnaire were recorded for further comparison. All individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) suffered from some degree of kinesiophobia, and 77% had moderate to maximum scores. In contrast, in the control group, without AEs, none presented maximum levels, and 76.9% presented scores with mild or no levels of kinesiophobia. The comparison between groups showed a statistically significant difference. Kinesiophobia was significantly higher in AD patients compared to healthy individuals, emphasizing the need for specific interventions to manage this condition in treatment plans.