Scared for the scar: fearsome impact of acute cardiovascular disease on perceived kinesiophobia (fear of movement)

ConclusionsIncreased levels of kinesiophobia can be found in subjects hospitalized for acute cardiovascular disease. Kinesiophobia is related to age and education. Kinesiophobia should be carefully considered in subjects hospitalized in acute cardiac care units.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - March 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Natale D. Brunetti, Antonio Guerra, Riccardo Ieva, Michele Correale, Francesco Santoro, Nicola Tarantino, Matteo Di Biase Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research