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Fear-avoidance beliefs are associated with changes of back shape and function.
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Taheri N, Becker L, Fleig L, Kolodziejczak K, Cordes L, Hoehl BU, Grittner U, Mödl L, Schmidt H, Pumberger MAbstract
Psychosocial function in people with chronic low back pain (cLBP) is often impaired, indicating poor well-being. Fear-avoidance beliefs (FAB) are common concomitants of cLBP. Fear-avoidance beliefs are gaining attention as a potential prognostic factor for chronification and resulting disability in cLBP. This article aims to examine the associations of back function with FAB.