How to experimentally induce and objectively measure pain-related fear of movement – a scoping review
Pagels, L.; Sziksay, T.M.; Adamczyk, W.M.; Barnekow, M.; Meulders, A.; Luedtke, K. · physioscience · 2025 · Heft S 02 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction Fear can significantly increase the experienced pain intensity in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain and limit their ability to engage in daily activities. Fear of movement-related pain (FMRP) is commonly assessed via self-report, but research suggests measuring psychophysiological or behavioral parameters as an alternative. The objective of this scoping review was to identify and evaluate existing paradigms to induce FMRP, as well as the psychophysiological, behavioral and neural measurements used for its assessment. Material and Methods Experimental studies, with adult participants (≥18…