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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000092442
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000092442
Preferred Name

Kinesiophobia

Definitions
Anxiety disorder of persistent and irrational fear of movement following an injury. It is related to perceived disability due to injury and CATASTROPHIZING in fear of (anticipated) PAIN and possibility of REINJURY.
Synonyms
Phobia, Movement
Pain Related Activity Avoidance
Kinetophobia
Kinesophobia
Fear of Movement
Movement Phobia
Movement Fear
Pain-Related Activity Avoidance
Avoidance, Pain-Related Activity
Activity Avoidance, Pain-Related
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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