The health-related quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hidetomi TeraiKoji TamaiShinji TakahashiYusuke HoriMasayoshi IwamaeShoichiro OhyamaAkito YabuMasatoshi HoshinoHiroaki Nakamura

Published in: International orthopaedics (2021)

Up to 35% of patients with musculoskeletal disorders reported deterioration of HRQOL after the COVID-19 pandemic. Pain and mobility rather than anxiety were the two leading factors of the HRQOL decrease. The decrease in regular exercise was related to the HRQOL decrease.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
high intensity
neuropathic pain
physical activity
resistance training
depressive symptoms