gonatophobia

Gonatophobia is the fear of knees.

Fear of knees

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Seeing knees Touching knees Thinking about knees

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques

risk factors

  • • Traumatic knee injury
  • • Negative societal perceptions of knees

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

The fear of knees may develop due to past negative experiences or cultural influences.

related phobias

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