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Musculoskeletal system disorders and kinesiophobia in type 2 diabetes: A case–control study
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 May 2021
Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the relationship between Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and musculoskeletal system disorders and kinesiophobia levels. Eighty-four participants (41 diabetics and 43 nondiabetic individuals) self-reported their musculoskeletal problems and levels of kinesiophobia. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, nonparametric Pearson’s Chi-Square testing, and Mann–Whitney U test. Results indicated the total Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire score was 190.55 ± 261.56 for the patients with T2DM and 98.11 ± 167.31 for the control group (p < 0.05). Moreover, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale scores were higher for the T2DM group (p < 0.05). We conclude from these findings that T2DM is associated with a higher frequency of musculoskeletal system disorders and higher levels of kinesiophobia.
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- The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling , Volume 27 , Issue 1 , July 2021 , pp. 41 - 49
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- © The Author(s) 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press and The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
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