Impact of Psychosocial Interventions on Clinical Outcomes Among Knee Pain Individuals with Psychosocial Impairments: A Systematic Review
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.2187Keywords:
Depression, Kinesiophobia, Knee pain, Psychosocial factors, DiscomfortAbstract
People of all ages frequently complain about knee pain. It is caused by many conditions that occur in and around the knee complex. Psychosocial stress is a significant risk factor for knee pain, as it not only impacts mental and social well-being but can also lead to increased muscle tension and altered movement patterns, ultimately heightening the perception of pain. Psychosocial therapy helps individuals gradually address their fears and concerns. While commonly used for anxiety, it is especially effective in managing chronic pain by breaking the cycle of pain and fear-driven avoidance of activities, allowing individuals to regain confidence and improve their quality of life. This review is to find evidence of psychosocial interventions and exercises that impact individuals with knee pain. Systematic review studies were searched in electronic databases like PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, and COCHRANE Library. Studies that involved psychosocial therapy with exercises for subjects with knee pain were included. Compared to patients who just received the physiotherapy intervention, patients who also took part in the psychosocial intervention show noticeably larger decreases in depression, kinesiophobia, and pain catastrophizing. According to the review’s findings, physiotherapists' psychological interventions i.e., psychosocial therapy along with exercise can significantly lower knee pain and disability. It may even improve the course of a patient's recovery.
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