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Kinesiophobia

Anxiety disorder of persistent and irrational fear of movement following an injury. It is related to perceived disability due to injury and CATASTROPHIZING in fear of (anticipated) PAIN and possibility of REINJURY.

Year introduced: 2023

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Tree Number(s): F01.100.575.500, F01.470.132.225.500, F03.080.725.375

MeSH Unique ID: D000092442

Entry Terms:

  • Pain-Related Activity Avoidance
  • Activity Avoidance, Pain-Related
  • Avoidance, Pain-Related Activity
  • Pain Related Activity Avoidance
  • Movement Phobia
  • Fear of Movement
  • Movement Fear
  • Kinesophobia
  • Kinetophobia
  • Phobia, Movement

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