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Papers: 29 Jun 2019 - 5 Jul 2019

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2019 Oct


Cephalalgia


39


11

Anxiety sensitivity and intentional avoidance of physical activity in women with probable migraine.

Authors

Farris SG, Thomas GJ, Abrantes AM, Lipton RB, Burr EK, Godley FA, Roth JL, Pavlovic JM, Bond DS
Cephalalgia. 2019 Oct; 39(11):1465-1469.
PMID: 31260336.

Abstract

Avoidance of physical activity is a common migraine management strategy. Anxiety sensitivity (i.e. fear of anxiety and bodily sensations due to physical, cognitive, or social consequences) is a potential correlate of physical activity avoidance and may strengthen beliefs about physical activity's detrimental effect on migraine.