Confidence Fuels Activity for People With Arthritis

Confidence Fuels Activity for People With Arthritis
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Osteoarthritis patients who feel more confident in their abilities in the morning are more physically active over the course of the day, new research suggests.

The findings suggest that self-efficacy—one’s confidence in their ability to do something—influences physical activity independent from other such factors as pain, mood, and support from others.

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