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World J Psychiatry. Jul 19, 2026; 16(7): 117282
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117282
Table 12 Comparison of rehabilitation progression slowdown criteria between two groups, n (%)
Criteria for slowing progression
Kinesiophobia group (n = 120)
Non-kinesiophobia group (n = 149)
χ2 value
P value
Any criterion met51 (42.5)27 (18.1)18.734< 0.001
Resting VAS increase ≥ 2 points34 (28.3)15 (10.1)13.872< 0.001
Joint swelling increase ≥ 1 cm22 (18.3)13 (8.7)5.6240.018
ROM decrease ≥ 10°18 (15.0)8 (5.4)7.2850.007
Joint locking or instability6 (5.0)5 (3.4)0.4020.527


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