Publications by authors named "Sarah N Schwetlik"

Introduction: Nine of 10 people with knee osteoarthritis are inactive. Unhelpful pain beliefs may negatively influence physical activity levels. Targeting these unhelpful pain beliefs, through contemporary pain science education (PSE), may provide benefit.

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  • - The study aimed to review existing research on how chronic stress contributes to the development of arthritis in adults, analyzing both qualitative and quantitative studies.
  • - Out of 1,819 records reviewed, 54 studies were included, with a noticeable increase in research since 2010, indicating growing interest in this area.
  • - Most studies linked chronic stress, especially from adverse life events, to arthritis development, but more precise research with clear definitions is needed to confirm the causal relationship.
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