In osteoarthritis, the psychosocial benefits of exercise are as important as physiological improvements

M.V. Hurley, H.L. Mitchell, N. Walsh

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Abstract

Exercise has a major role in the management of osteoarthritis, effecting well-documented physiological improvements on muscle function. However, exercise also has lasting benefits on the complex psychosocial sequelae of osteoarthritis--facilitating appropriate health beliefs, behaviors, pain coping, and self-management strategies--that are as important as its physiological effects.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)138-143
JournalExercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Volume31
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2003
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Note: This work was supported by the Arthritis Research Campaign.

Keywords

  • Allied health professions and studies

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