A Psychometric Investigation of Fear-Avoidance Model Measures in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

2010201 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Steven Z. George · University of Florida

Abstract

These data suggest that 4 commonly used FAM measures have similar test-retest reliability, with varying amounts of construct redundancy. The criterion validity analyses suggest that measurement of fear-avoidance constructs for patients seeking outpatient physical therapy with chronic low back pain should include the Pain Catastrophizing Scale and the FABQ.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Pain Management and Placebo Effect Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volume 40, Issue 4, pp. 197-205

DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2010.3298

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