In a recent study published in PLOS Global Public Health , researchers examined whether pain mediates or moderates the link between physical activity and depressive symptoms. Study: Physical activity and depression symptoms in people with osteoarthritis-related pain: A cross-sectional study . Image Credit: Jacek Chabraszewski/Shutterstock.
com Background Osteoarthritis is a leading source of chronic pain and has increased depression incidence worldwide. This discomfort impairs movement and physical, social, and mental health. According to research, there is a moderately favorable relationship between pain severity and depression symptomology among individuals with osteoarthritis.
Persistent pain is more likely to lead to depression, with more intense and long-lasting pain raising the likelihood of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Physical activity is a primary mental health factor in adults with osteoarthritis, and physical activity therapies can help reduce depressive symptoms. However, it is uncertain whether physical exercise is related to fewer depressive symptoms, independent of pain intensity.
It is critical to investigate the differential relationship between physical activity levels and depressive symptoms in patients with low, medium, and high pain levels to create tailored therapies. About the study In the present study, researchers investigated the significance of pain in the association between physical activity and depression in osteoarthritis patients. Th.