Determining the relationship of kinesiophobia with respiratory functions and functional capacity in ankylosing spondylitis

摘要: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a common inflammatory rheumatic disease that affects the axial skeleton, causes lower back pain, and structural functional disorders, which affect quality of life negatively. The purpose this study to investigate effects kinesiophobia in AS on pulmonary function tests (PFTs) performance. Thirty-one individuals with (n = 19 male, n = 12 female) who were suitable basis Modified New York (MNY) criteria included study. The participants given Bath Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Functional (BASFI), Metrology (BASMI), addition Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TKS), PFTs, respiratory muscle strength, pain evaluation, 6-minute walking test (6MWT). The mean values found as following: TKS, 41.65 ± 7.59; visual analog scale (VAS) score, 6.23 ± 2.86; forced vital capacity (%) (FVC), 75.35% ± 17.92%; expiratory volume first second (FEV1), 73.45% ± 17.20%; FEV1/FVC (%), 75.58% ± 15.99%; peak flow (PEF), 54,90% ± 20.21%; at 25% 75% (FEF25–75), 77.71% ± 27.05%; maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), 62.06 ± 31.68; (MEP), 95.94 ± 36.60; 6MWT, 445.88 ± 99.48. scores obtained TKS related FVC FEV1 chest expansion, BASFI, modified Schober test, lumbar lateral flexion, cervical rotation, total BASMI score (r = −0.43, −0.36, −0.41, 0.42, −0.49, −0.56, −0.52, 0.56, respectively; P < .05). Kinesiophobia condition may arise AS, has negative effects. Physiotherapists have responsibility eliminate beliefs prefer therapy method line responsibility.