Pain Catastrophizing Is Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between pain catastrophizing (PC) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), while accounting for pain intensity and other factors in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA).

Methods: This multicenter, cross-sectional study included a total of 160 participants and was conducted at five hospitals in Japan. The primary outcome was the HRQoL status, which was assessed using the Japanese version of the 12-item Short Form.

Changes in Shoulder and Lumbar Injury Incidence in Swimmers After Physical Examination and Exercise Programs.

Background: Previous injury and physical examination data collected by a physiotherapist were reviewed to investigate the causes of injury among competitive swimmers. Each swimmer received an injury improvement exercise program based on their injury history and physical examination findings.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify trends in the number of shoulder and lumbar injuries and discern the effectiveness of exercise programs in swimmers.

Does self-reported physical activity relate to physical function and walking ability in female patients with hip osteoarthritis? A cross-sectional multicenter study.

Background: The effectiveness of a high level of physical activity in maintaining physical function in patients with hip osteoarthritis has not been adequately examined.

Objective: This study aimed to determine whether self-reported physical activity is associated with physical function and walking ability in female patients with hip osteoarthritis.

Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study.