Effects of exercise/physical activity on fear of movement in people with spine-related pain: a systematic review.

Background: Kinesiophobia (i.e., fear of movement) can be an important contributor for ongoing pain and disability in people with spine-related pain.

Effects of exercise/physical activity on fear of movement in people with spine-related pain: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Low back pain and neck pain are leading causes of disability. Although several studies have examined the effect of exercise on fear of movement in people with spine-related pain, the overall evidence supporting the beneficial effect of different forms of exercise on fear of movement remains unknown. This systematic review will determine the strength of evidence for the effect of exercise/physical activity on fear of movement in people with non-specific spine-related pain.