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

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

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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	138-143
Journal	Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Volume	31
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - Jul 2003

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

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Allied health professions and studies

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

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