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Original Research | Physiotherapy | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 899 - 903 | India
Correlation Between Severity of Migraine and Kinesiophobia, Level of Physical Activity and Disability in Patient with Migraine: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Objective: Migraine is a complex neurological disorder characterized by episodic headaches and sensory disturbances. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between migraine severity and kinesiophobia, physical activity level, and disability in patients diagnosed with migraine. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 208 patients diagnosed with migraine. Participants completed the Global Assessment of Migraine Severity (GAMS), Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-17), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS). Statistical analysis using Spearman?s correlation coefficient evaluated relationships between migraine severity and other variables. Results: Migraine severity showed a moderate positive correlation with kinesiophobia (r=0.356, p<0.01) and a strong positive correlation with disability (r=0.418, p<0.01). A negligible negative correlation was found between migraine severity and physical activity level (r=-0.188, p<0.01). Females represented 72% of the sample, consistent with known epidemiology. Conclusion: The findings indicate that increased migraine severity is associated with higher levels of kinesiophobia and disability, alongside reduced physical activity. These results highlight the importance of addressing psychological and physical components in migraine management.
Keywords: Migraine Severity, Kinesiophobia, Physical Activity, Disability, Cross-Sectional Study, Tampa Scale
How to Cite?: Dwij Bhatt, Srushti Ahir, Shlesha Vaidya, Heli Parikh, "Correlation Between Severity of Migraine and Kinesiophobia, Level of Physical Activity and Disability in Patient with Migraine: A Cross-Sectional Study", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 899-903, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26617110142, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26617110142