Exaggerated helplessness may lead to sedentary behavior in people with knee osteoarthritis

Exaggerated helplessness may lead to sedentary behavior in people with knee osteoarthritis

Exaggerated helplessness may lead to sedentary behavior in people with knee osteoarthritis

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.