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Depression augments activity-related pain in women but not in men with chronic musculoskeletal conditions
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Pain Research & Management : The Journal of the Canadian Pain Society
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May 1, 2008
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H Adams, P Thibault, N Davidson, M Simmonds, A Velly, M]L Sullivan. Depression augments activity-related pain in women but not in men with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Pain Res Manage 2008;13(3):236-242.
OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of the present study was to examine the role of sex as a moderator of the relation between depression and activity-related pain.
METHODS: The study sample consisted of 83 participants (42 women, 41 men) with musculoskeletal conditions. Participants were asked to lift a series of 18 canisters that varied in weight (2.9 kg, 3.4 kg and 3.9 kg) and distance from the body. Participants were asked to rate their pain while they lifted each canister and ...