Research Article

Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability

Number: 27 December 31, 2025
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Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms, body awareness, and kinesiophobia in patients with chronic low back pain and mild to moderate disability. Method: 94 patients with chronic low back pain and mild to moderate disability were included in the study. The disability level of the patients was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Lower urinary tract dysfunctions were evaluated with the Core Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (CLSS), while body awareness was assessed using the Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ). The Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale was used to assess the participants' kinesiophobia. Results: This study included a total of 94 patients with chronic low back pain, of whom 34 had mild disability and 60 had moderate disability. Statistically significant differences were found between the two disability groups (mild and moderate) in terms of the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, CLSS total score, and CLSS quality of life subscore (p<0.05). A strong positive correlation was observed between the ODI and CLSS (r=0.358, p=0.000), a significant positive correlation with the CLSS quality of life subscore (r=0.317, p=0.002), and a non-significant negative correlation with the BAQ (r=-0.149, p=0.153). Additionally, there was a significant positive correlation between the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and CLSS total score (r=0.432, p=0.000). A strong positive correlation was found between the CLSS total score and the CLSS quality of life score (r=0.387, p=0.000), while a significant negative correlation was observed with the BAQ (r=-0.240, p=0.020). Conclusion: In individuals with chronic low back pain and mild to moderate disability, relationships have been observed between lower urinary tract symptoms, kinesiophobia, and body awareness levels. These findings point to the potential importance of considering not only physical but also psychological and pelvic health-related factors in the management of chronic low back pain. However, due to the cross-sectional design of the study, the causality of the relationship between these variables cannot be demonstrated; therefore, further research is needed.

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Supporting Institution

This study was supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) within the scope of the 2209-A-University Students Domestic Research Projects Support Program. The researchers thank TÜBİTAK for their support.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

September 2, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 27

APA
Kaplan, Ü., Uslu, İ., Berber, Z., & Kiloatar, H. (2025). Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, 27, 848-859. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1541580
AMA
1.Kaplan Ü, Uslu İ, Berber Z, Kiloatar H. Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. IGUSABDER. 2025;(27):848-859. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1541580
Chicago
Kaplan, Ümran, İlknur Uslu, Zeynep Berber, and Hümeyra Kiloatar. 2025. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, nos. 27: 848-59. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1541580.
EndNote
Kaplan Ü, Uslu İ, Berber Z, Kiloatar H (December 1, 2025) Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences 27 848–859.
IEEE
[1]Ü. Kaplan, İ. Uslu, Z. Berber, and H. Kiloatar, “Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability”, IGUSABDER, no. 27, pp. 848–859, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.1541580.
ISNAD
Kaplan, Ümran - Uslu, İlknur - Berber, Zeynep - Kiloatar, Hümeyra. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences. 27 (December 1, 2025): 848-859. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1541580.
JAMA
1.Kaplan Ü, Uslu İ, Berber Z, Kiloatar H. Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. IGUSABDER. 2025;:848–859.
MLA
Kaplan, Ümran, et al. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, no. 27, Dec. 2025, pp. 848-59, doi:10.38079/igusabder.1541580.
Vancouver
1.Ümran Kaplan, İlknur Uslu, Zeynep Berber, Hümeyra Kiloatar. Investigation of the Relationship between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Body Awareness, and Kinesiophobia in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Mild to Moderate Disability. IGUSABDER. 2025 Dec. 1;(27):848-59. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1541580

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