Australia; VIC
Exercise could be especially useful for managing symptoms of depression in people with high levels of osteoarthritis-related pain, according to Australian research, which found that patients with the highest pain may have the greatest benefits. The study looked at how pain impacted the relationship between physical activity and depression symptoms in people waiting for a consultation with an orthopaedic specialist at a public hospital in Melbourne. The study found that people with the highest levels of pain had the biggest reduction in depression symptoms when they engaged in physical activity. The authors say this suggests that people with high levels of pain, and who may be the least likely to engage in physical activity may also have the most to gain.
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