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Recent Journal Updates

WHO NewsApr 22, 2026

WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Why this matters

Broad domain relevance to Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ).

Drug SafetyApr 10, 2026

Reliability of Self-Reported Maternal Health and Mother–Infant Outcome Data in Web-Based Questionnaires

Why this matters

Matched clinical terms: questionnaire, questionnaire — may affect guidance relevant to Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ).

BJOGApr 8, 2026

Assessment of Perinatal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Symptoms and Risk Factors: Measurement Properties of the International Consultation on Incontinence—Perinatal Pelvic Health Self‐Assessment Questionnaire (ICIQ‐PPHSAQ)

Why this matters

Matched clinical terms: questionnaire, questionnaire — may affect guidance relevant to Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ).

Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)

Physical Activity

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Work Subscale

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Item 1(Unscored filler)

My pain was caused by physical activity.

Item 2

Physical activity makes my pain worse.

Item 3

Physical activity might harm my back.

Item 4

I should not do physical activities which (might) make my pain worse.

Item 5

I cannot do physical activities which (might) make my pain worse.

Item 6(Unscored filler)

My pain was caused by my work or by an accident at work.

Item 7

My work aggravated my pain.

Item 8(Unscored filler)

I have a claim for compensation for my pain.

Item 9

My work is too heavy for me.

Item 10

My work makes or would make my pain worse.

Item 11

My work might harm my back.

Item 12

I should not do my normal work with my present pain.

Item 13(Unscored filler)

I cannot do my normal work with my present pain.

Item 14(Unscored filler)

I cannot do my normal work until my pain is treated.

Item 15

I do not think that I will be back to my normal work within 3 months.

Item 16(Unscored filler)

I do not think that I will ever be able to go back to that work.

Guidelines & Evidence

Clinical Details

Section 1

When to Use

Assessment of fear-avoidance beliefs in athletes with musculoskeletal injuries (primarily low back pain).

Identifying patients at risk for chronic disability and prolonged time away from sport.

Initial assessment and tracking throughout physical therapy.

Clinical Objective

The FABQ helps distinguish between fear-avoidance (avoiding movement due to fear of harm) and appropriate protective behavior.

Section 2

Formula & Logic

Structure & Scoring

16 Items: Rated 0 (Completely Disagree) to 6 (Completely Agree).

Subscale 1: Physical Activity (FABQ-PA). Sum of items 2, 3, 4, 5 (Max 24).

Subscale 2: Work (FABQ-W). Sum of items 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 (Max 42).

Distractors: Items 1, 8, 13, 14, 16 are not scored.

High-Risk Cut-offs

FABQ-PA	> 15
FABQ-W	> 34

Section 3

Pearls/Pitfalls

Predictive Value

High FABQ scores are strong predictors of poor outcome and failure to return to work/sport, often carrying more weight than the severity of the initial anatomical injury. Early identification allows for "Yellow Flag" management strategies.

Clinical Pearls

Patients with high fear-avoidance respond best to "Movement as Medicine" education.

Avoid "catastrophizing" language (e.g., "bone on bone," "slipped disk") which can drive FABQ scores higher.

The Work subscale (FABQ-W) is particularly useful in managing collegiate/pro athletes with contractual or vocational concerns.

Section 4

Next Steps

Management Considerations

Education: Focus on the safety of movement and the "hurt ≠ harm" principle.

Graded Exposure: Slowly re-introduce feared movements in a structured way.

Psychology Referral: Indicated for extremely high scores resistant to PT-led education.

Related Tools

Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK)

STarT Back Tool

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Section 5

Evidence Appraisal

Key Reference

A Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) and the role of fear-avoidance beliefs in chronic low back pain and disability.

Waddell G et al. • Pain. 1993;52(2):225-44. The landmark study introducing and validating the FABQ.

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Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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ACL-RSI Calculator

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Recent Journal Updates

WHO NewsApr 22, 2026

WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Why this matters

Broad domain relevance to Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ).

Drug SafetyApr 10, 2026

Reliability of Self-Reported Maternal Health and Mother–Infant Outcome Data in Web-Based Questionnaires

Why this matters

Matched clinical terms: questionnaire, questionnaire — may affect guidance relevant to Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ).

BJOGApr 8, 2026

Why this matters

Matched clinical terms: questionnaire, questionnaire — may affect guidance relevant to Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ).

Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)

Physical Activity

0 / 24

Work Subscale

0 / 42

Item 1(Unscored filler)

My pain was caused by physical activity.

Item 2

Physical activity makes my pain worse.

Item 3

Physical activity might harm my back.

Item 4

I should not do physical activities which (might) make my pain worse.

Item 5

I cannot do physical activities which (might) make my pain worse.

Item 6(Unscored filler)

My pain was caused by my work or by an accident at work.

Item 7

My work aggravated my pain.

Item 8(Unscored filler)

I have a claim for compensation for my pain.

Item 9

My work is too heavy for me.

Item 10

My work makes or would make my pain worse.

Item 11

My work might harm my back.

Item 12

I should not do my normal work with my present pain.

Item 13(Unscored filler)

I cannot do my normal work with my present pain.

Item 14(Unscored filler)

I cannot do my normal work until my pain is treated.

Item 15

I do not think that I will be back to my normal work within 3 months.

Item 16(Unscored filler)

I do not think that I will ever be able to go back to that work.

Guidelines & Evidence

Clinical Details

Section 1

When to Use

Assessment of fear-avoidance beliefs in athletes with musculoskeletal injuries (primarily low back pain).

Identifying patients at risk for chronic disability and prolonged time away from sport.

Initial assessment and tracking throughout physical therapy.

Clinical Objective

The FABQ helps distinguish between fear-avoidance (avoiding movement due to fear of harm) and appropriate protective behavior.

Section 2

Formula & Logic

Structure & Scoring

16 Items: Rated 0 (Completely Disagree) to 6 (Completely Agree).

Subscale 1: Physical Activity (FABQ-PA). Sum of items 2, 3, 4, 5 (Max 24).

Subscale 2: Work (FABQ-W). Sum of items 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 (Max 42).

Distractors: Items 1, 8, 13, 14, 16 are not scored.

High-Risk Cut-offs

FABQ-PA	> 15
FABQ-W	> 34

Section 3

Pearls/Pitfalls

Predictive Value

Clinical Pearls

Patients with high fear-avoidance respond best to "Movement as Medicine" education.

Avoid "catastrophizing" language (e.g., "bone on bone," "slipped disk") which can drive FABQ scores higher.

The Work subscale (FABQ-W) is particularly useful in managing collegiate/pro athletes with contractual or vocational concerns.

Section 4

Next Steps

Management Considerations

Education: Focus on the safety of movement and the "hurt ≠ harm" principle.

Graded Exposure: Slowly re-introduce feared movements in a structured way.

Psychology Referral: Indicated for extremely high scores resistant to PT-led education.

Related Tools

Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK)

STarT Back Tool

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Section 5

Evidence Appraisal

Key Reference

A Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) and the role of fear-avoidance beliefs in chronic low back pain and disability.

Waddell G et al. • Pain. 1993;52(2):225-44. The landmark study introducing and validating the FABQ.

View Source

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

Related Sports Medicine Tools

SCAT6

Child SCAT6

VOMS

Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test

SCOAT6

Standardized Assessment of Concussion

Post-Concussion Symptom Scale

Graduated Return-to-Play

ACL-RSI Calculator

TSK-11

Have feedback about this calculator?Let us know.