Researchers examined whether pain mediates or moderates the link between physical activity and depressive symptoms.
By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaReviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMJul 23 2024 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.
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. Adults on the waitlist between January 2018 and June 2022 had osteoarthritis mentioned on their medical referrals or experienced physical exercise-associated joint discomfort with morning stiffness in the joints lasting less than or equal to 30 minutes.
The researchers used descriptive statistics and linear regressions to analyze participant characteristics. Participants reported an average of 5.2 hours of physical exercise each week. Overall, 48% of individuals were physically active, 37% were inactive, and 15% were sedentary. On a 0 to 40 scale, the mean pain level was 27.7.
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