Trajectories of fear ‐avoidance beliefs on physcial activity over two years in people with rheumatoid arthritis

ConclusionsStable trajectories of fear‐avoidance beliefs on physical activity exist among people with RA. Fear‐avoidance may be targeted more effectively by tailoring physical activity promotion to vulnerable socioeconomic groups, men and those with high activity limitation and anxiety/depression.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 21, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ingrid Demmelmaier, Annika Bj örk, Alyssa B. Dufour, Birgitta Nordgren, Christina H. Opava Tags: Original Article Source Type: research