Posts Tagged ‘thoracic interventions’

Kinesiophobia is
defined as an excessive, irrational, and debilitating fear of physical movement or activity stemming from a perceived
vulnerability to painful injury or reinjury, which can lead patients to adopt behaviors that interfere with recovery. A
systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials found that, among patients with low back pain and higher
levels of kinesiophobia, incorporating thoracic-focused interventions—such as breathing and chest mobility exercises—
into a multimodal treatment plan significantly reduced fear of movement and was associated with improved patient
outcomes. Disability and Rehabilitation, October 2025