Lower levels of physical activity are associated with pain progression in older adults, a longitudinal study.

Aoife O'NeillKieran O'SullivanKaren McCreesh

Published in: European journal of pain (London, England) (2021)

Older adults who do not meet minimum physical activity guidelines are at increased risk of transitioning to higher impact pain classes when followed over 4 years.

Keyphrases

physical activity
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
body mass index
sleep quality
clinical practice
spinal cord injury
spinal cord