Investigation of the Relationship Between Kinesiophobia, Physical Activity Level and Functionality in Young Adults with Pes Planus

Abstract

Objective: Pes planus (PP) is a common condition among young adults and is often associated with musculoskeletal pain. Individuals with PP may also exhibit low physical activity levels, reduced functionality, and kinesiophobia. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity level, kinesiophobia, and functionality in young adults aged 18–24 years diagnosed with PP. Methods: A total of 112 participants were included in the study. Demographic data were recorded. The severity of PP was assessed using the Feiss Line method, physical activity level using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), kinesiophobia using the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, and functionality using the Foot Function Index. Results: No significant relationship was found between physical activity level and kinesiophobia (p=0.821) or functionality (p=0.057). However, a significant positive relationship was observed between kinesiophobia and loss of functionality (p<0.001). Conclusion: Although physical activity level was not associated with either kinesiophobia or functionality in young adults with pes planus, increased kinesiophobia was strongly linked to decreased foot function. These findings highlight the importance of targeting fear of movement as a modifiable psychological factor to prevent functional deterioration and improve outcomes in this population.

Keywords

• pes planus
• physical activity
• kinesiophobia
• functionallity

Ethical Statement

I hereby declare that this study is an original work; that I have conducted all stages of the study—preparation, data collection, analysis, and presentation of information—in full compliance with scientific ethical principles and rules; that I have cited all data and information not obtained within the scope of this study and included the corresponding sources in the reference list; that no alterations have been made to the used data; and that I fully accept all terms and conditions of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), adhering strictly to ethical duties and responsibilities. I further declare that if any situation contrary to this statement is detected at any time regarding the study, I willingly accept all moral and legal consequences that may arise.

Pes Planus Tanılı Genç Yetişkinlerde Kinezyofobi, Fiziksel Aktivite Düzeyi ve Fonksiyonellik Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

Abstract

Amaç: Pes planus (PP), genç yetişkinler arasında yaygın bir durumdur ve genellikle kas-iskelet sistemi ağrıları ile ilişkilidir. PP tanısı konan bireylerde düşük fiziksel aktivite düzeyi, azalmış fonksiyonellik ve kinezyofobi (hareket korkusu) da görülebilir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, 18–24 yaş arasındaki genç yetişkinlerde PP tanısı almış bireylerde fiziksel aktivite düzeyi, kinezyofobi ve fonksiyonellik arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Yöntemler: Çalışmaya toplam 112 katılımcı dahil edilmiştir. Demografik veriler kaydedilmiştir. PP şiddeti Feiss Çizgisi yöntemi ile, fiziksel aktivite düzeyi Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi (IPAQ) ile kinezyofobi Tampa Kinezyofobi Ölçeği ile fonksiyonellik ise Ayak Fonksiyon İndeksi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile kinezyofobi (p=0,821) ve fonksiyonellik (p=0,057) arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmamıştır. Ancak kinezyofobi ile fonksiyonellik kaybı arasında anlamlı pozitif bir ilişki gözlenmiştir (p<0,001). Sonuç: PP tanılı genç yetişkinlerde fiziksel aktivite düzeyinin kinezyofobi ve fonksiyonellikle ilişkili olmamasına rağmen artan kinezyofobinin ayak fonksiyonunda belirgin bir azalmayla güçlü şekilde bağlantılı olduğu görülmüştür. Bu bulgular, hareket korkusunun modifiye edilebilir bir psikolojik faktör olarak hedef alınmasının, fonksiyonel bozuklukları önleme ve bu popülasyondaki sonuçları iyileştirme açısından önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• pes planus
• fiziksel aktivite
• kinezyofobi
• fonksiyonellik

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmanın, özgün bir çalışma olduğunu; çalışmanın hazırlık, veri toplama, analiz ve bilgilerin sunumu olmak üzere tüm aşamalarından bilimsel etik ilke ve kurallarına uygun davrandığımı; bu çalışma kapsamında elde edilmeyen tüm veri ve bilgiler için kaynak gösterdiğimi ve bu kaynaklara kaynakçada yer verdiğimi; kullanılan verilerde herhangi bir değişiklik yapmadığımı, çalışmanın Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)' in tüm şartlarını ve koşullarını kabul ederek etik görev ve sorumluluklara riayet ettiğimi beyan ederim. Herhangi bir zamanda, çalışmayla ilgili yaptığım bu beyana aykırı bir durumun saptanması durumunda, ortaya çıkacak tüm ahlaki ve hukuki sonuçlara razı olduğumu bildiririm.

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