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Exaggerated helplessness may lead to sedentary behavior in people with knee osteoarthritis – News-Medical.Net

Chronic pain affects the majority of older adults in the U.S., and getting enough exercise plays a key role in pain management. New research suggests that how people think about their pain can have a significant effect on whether they get enough physical acti…

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Chronic pain affects the majority of older adults in the U.S., and getting enough exercise plays a key role in pain management. New research suggests that how people think about their pain can have a significant effect on whether they get enough physical activity – or if they spend more time sedentary.
In a study, a team led by Penn State researchers found that when people with knee osteoarthritis “catastrophized” — feeling an exaggerated helplessness or hopelessness — about their pain more t…

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