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World J Psychiatry. Jul 19, 2026; 16(7): 117282
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.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 met | 51 (42.5) | 27 (18.1) | 18.734 | < 0.001 |
| Resting VAS increase ≥ 2 points | 34 (28.3) | 15 (10.1) | 13.872 | < 0.001 |
| Joint swelling increase ≥ 1 cm | 22 (18.3) | 13 (8.7) | 5.624 | 0.018 |
| ROM decrease ≥ 10° | 18 (15.0) | 8 (5.4) | 7.285 | 0.007 |
| Joint locking or instability | 6 (5.0) | 5 (3.4) | 0.402 | 0.527 |
- Citation: Cui MX, Lian YJ, Zhu YK, Zhao HJ, Nie XG, Liu J. Impact of preoperative kinesiophobia on early rehabilitation compliance and functional recovery after arthroscopic meniscal repair. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 117282
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i7/117282.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.117282