Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia

Kinesiophobia is the excessive, irrational, and debilitating fear of physical movement and activity, primarily due to a fear of pain or re-injury. It often affects individuals with chronic pain or those recovering from an injury.

Kinesiophobia is typically assessed using standardized tools such as the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK). Physical performance tests can also be used to evaluate movement fear and avoidance behaviors.

The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) is scored on a scale of 17-68, with higher scores indicating a higher level of kinesiophobia.