Are Moderate and Vigorous Leisure-Time Physical Activity Associated With Musculoskeletal Pain? A Cross-Sectional Study Among 981 Physical Therapists.

Yasmin Ezzatvar Joaquín CalatayudL L AndersenJ Casaña

Published in: American journal of health promotion : AJHP (2019)

Performing ≥75 min/week of vigorous leisure-time physical activity is associated with lower levels of MP in neck and shoulders among PTs. No associations were found between vigorous or moderate leisure-time physical activity and MP in arm-hand and back.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
high intensity
chronic pain
sleep quality
pain management
randomized controlled trial
mental health
risk factors