The prevalence of self-reported psychological characteristics of adults with lower limb tendinopathy

Mest, J; Vaughan, B; Mulcahy, J; Malliaras, P

The prevalence of self-reported psychological characteristics of adults with lower limb tendinopathy

Mest, J Vaughan, B

Mulcahy, J Malliaras, P

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 2020, 10, (4), pp. 659-671
Issue Date:: 2020-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Mest, J
dc.contributor.author	Vaughan, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8623-4558
dc.contributor.author	Mulcahy, J
dc.contributor.author	Malliaras, P
dc.date.accessioned	2021-02-08T03:06:30Z
dc.date.available	2021-02-08T03:06:30Z
dc.date.issued	2020-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 2020, 10, (4), pp. 659-671
dc.identifier.issn	2240-4554
dc.identifier.issn	2240-4554
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/145925
dc.description.abstract	© 2020, CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l.. All rights reserved. Purpose. There is an emerging body of literature describing psychological associations with lower limb tendinopathies. The literature suggests that those experiencing a lower limb tendinopathy are likely to experience varying degrees of kinesiophobia, depression and catastrophisation. These studies have typically been confined to one lower limb tendinopathy. The current study sought to explore whether these psychological influences were experienced across a range of lower limb tendinopathies in a clinical practice setting. Materials and methods. The current study utilised a cross-sectional cohort design to explore associations between those presenting with any lower limb tendinopathy and psychological factors. Consecutive patients attending a private physiotherapy practice in Melbourne (Australia) were invited to participate. Those who chose to participate were invited to complete a health questionnaire along with the Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and the Life Orientation Test – Revised. Results. Ninety-one patients were recruited, with just over half identifying as male, and more than half experiencing a tendinopathy for more than twelve months. Nearly two-thirds (63.7%) of the cohort demonstrated kinesiophobia (n=58, 63.7%). Patients were classified as depressed in 13% of cases while 21% were classified as anxious. Conclusions. Routine screening for kinesiophobia may be valuable for patients presenting with any lower limb tendinopathy. The results also support the potential value of screening patients for the presence of anxiety and/or depression. The extent to which these psychological influences are associated with individual patient’s experience of lower limb tendinopathy, requires further exploration, as does the development of these influences over the duration of the tendinopathy.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Edra SpA
dc.relation.ispartof	Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.32098/mltj.04.2020.14
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dc.subject	0606 Physiology, 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 1116 Medical Physiology
dc.title	The prevalence of self-reported psychological characteristics of adults with lower limb tendinopathy
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© 2020, CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l.. All rights reserved. Purpose. There is an emerging body of literature describing psychological associations with lower limb tendinopathies. The literature suggests that those experiencing a lower limb tendinopathy are likely to experience varying degrees of kinesiophobia, depression and catastrophisation. These studies have typically been confined to one lower limb tendinopathy. The current study sought to explore whether these psychological influences were experienced across a range of lower limb tendinopathies in a clinical practice setting. Materials and methods. The current study utilised a cross-sectional cohort design to explore associations between those presenting with any lower limb tendinopathy and psychological factors. Consecutive patients attending a private physiotherapy practice in Melbourne (Australia) were invited to participate. Those who chose to participate were invited to complete a health questionnaire along with the Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and the Life Orientation Test – Revised. Results. Ninety-one patients were recruited, with just over half identifying as male, and more than half experiencing a tendinopathy for more than twelve months. Nearly two-thirds (63.7%) of the cohort demonstrated kinesiophobia (n=58, 63.7%). Patients were classified as depressed in 13% of cases while 21% were classified as anxious. Conclusions. Routine screening for kinesiophobia may be valuable for patients presenting with any lower limb tendinopathy. The results also support the potential value of screening patients for the presence of anxiety and/or depression. The extent to which these psychological influences are associated with individual patient’s experience of lower limb tendinopathy, requires further exploration, as does the development of these influences over the duration of the tendinopathy.

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