Assessment of the Level of Pain Intensity and the Level of Anxiety Treated as State and Trait in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Limbs

Introduction. Osteoarthritis of the musculoskeletal system is accompanied with chronic pain which is the main factor in mood lowering, causing anxiety. Rehabilitation conducted in the framework of spa therapy and outpatient care aims at eliminating or reducing pain and improving physical fitness. Pa...

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Main Authors: Jadwiga Kuciel-Lewandowska, Michał Kasperczak, Łukasz B. Lewandowski, Małgorzata Paprocka-Borowicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5904743