FABQ
The Back Book
LBP Classification
Locus of Control
Biopsychosocial
100

What does the acronym FABQ stand for

Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire

100

The type of breathing activity we performed in class

What is Swedish Relaxation Exercise

100

Name the treatment classification that requires a low FABQ score (<19)

Mobilization/Manipulation Category


100

The person beliefs they have the power to influence their own life and outcomes internal locus of control

What is internal locus of control?

100

This part of the bio psychosocial approach can help predict work status and recovery

Impact of Psychosocial variables 

200

What are the two subsacles of the FABQ

Work and physical 

200
Falsely thought to indicate damage is occuring to the back

What is back pain

200

Name the 4 main classifications we have been learning about with LBP

Mobilization/Manipulation 

Stabilization 

Direction Specific Exercise 

Traction

200

The belief that one's life is primarily determined by outside factors/external forces 

What is external locus of control?

200

What is cognitive behavioral therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. 

300
Do lower scores on the FABQ represent higher or lower fear avoidance behaviors?

lower

300

A person who modifies their lifestyle to minimize pain

What is a Coper

300

What is the age that people are typically younger than in the stabilization catergory?

40 

300

How an individual feels about themselves

What is self esteem?

300

What is the holistic understanding of pain

It encompasses the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to an individual’s experience of pain 

400

How many items does the FABQ have?

16

400

Rest is known to do this for those with back pain

What is prolong and/or worsen symptoms

400

What is the category for someone who is positive for the prone instability test?

Stabilization

400

Clients own perception on his/her reality/ their abilities 

What is self efficacy? 

400

What physical therapy interventions are recommended for patients with acute work-related low back pain

Low stress aerobic exercises, general muscle reconditioning exercises, and education on remaining active within pain limits

500

Who developed the FABQ?

Waddell

500

Effective method(s) to minimize back pain to allow function

What are modalities and medication

500
Who is the back classification system names after?

McKenzie

500

A psychological concept that refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have control over the outcomes of their actions

What is locus of control?

500

How does a high FABQ impact selection of PT interventions for acute low back pain patients

High scores indicate strong fear of movement and an inclination to avoid activities that may provoke pain—can lead to increased disability and longer duration of work restrictions