The curse of midlife weight creep is a phenomenon where adults gain a small amount of weight each year. This weight gain has in impact on your osteoarthritis and other symptoms. On this week's episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Professor Flavia Cicuttini to discuss this important topic. Professor Flavia Cicuttini is the Head of the Musculoskeletal Unit, Monash University and Head of Rheumatology, Alfred Hospital. Her principle research interests are the prevention and treatment of...

Wendy is a registered clinical dietician, PhD researcher at Amsterdam UMC. Her research focusses on the effects of a plant-based diet, exercise, and stress reduction on arthritis. RESOURCES Plants for Health websiteA multidisciplinary lifestyle program for metabolic syndrome-associated osteoarthritis: the "Plants for Joints" randomized controlled trial CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: [email protected]: www.jointaction.info/podcast Hosted on...

This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores the role nutrition plays in managing osteoarthritis symptoms. Anna Mohl chats to Professor David Hunter, a Rheumatologist Epidemiologist, Professor of Medicine and Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology at the University of Sydney. CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: [email protected]: www.jointaction.info/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is early-stage knee osteoarthritis? How does it differ from later stage knee osteoarthritis? Learn more on this week's episode with Dr Jean Liew. Dr Jean Liew is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Section of Rheumatology at Boston University, where her clinical research currently focuses on knee osteoarthritis and axSpA. RESOURCES A scoping review of how early-stage knee osteoarthritis has been defined CONNECT WITH JEAN Twitter: @rheum_cat CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter...

On this week's episode of Joint Action, learn more about the benefits of physical activity, how much physical activity is recommended for people with osteoarthritis and how you can get started. We will hear from experts: Dan White (Season 1, Episode 17)Mariana Wingood (Season 3, Episode 12) CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: [email protected]: www.jointaction.info/podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about...

On this week's episode we discuss the barriers and enablers of weight management for people with osteoarthritis. We are joined by Natalie Pavlovic, a senior physiotherapist at Fairfield Hospital in Western Sydney, Australia and a PhD candidate working at the Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre at the University of New South Wales. Natalie has extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has been working clinically for over 10 years. She was awarded a prestigious Medibank Better...

On this week's special episode hear from experts in weight loss and osteoarthritis, including content from: Stephen Messier - Losing weight and osteoarthritis– why and how? (Season 1, Episode 4)Rosie Venman - Implementing dietary change (Season 1, Episode 20) Stephen Messier has been at Wake Forest University for 36 years. He is the Director of the J.B. Snow Biomechanics Laboratory and teaches undergraduate biomechanics and human gross anatomy as well as graduate biomechanics. Dr. Messier...

On this week's episode of Joint Action, learn more about the benefits of exercise, including the types of exercise recommended and how a health professional can help you get started. We will hear from experts: Kim Bennell (Season 1, Episode 6)Matt Williams (Season 1, Episode 3) Prof Kim Bennell (PhD, BAppSci (physio)) is a research physiotherapist and her current positions include Professor and Director of the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine (CHESM), in Physiotherapy at the...

Julie Leask is a social scientist and professor of public health at the University of Sydney. She and her team conduct research looking at vaccination and what people think, feel and do about it. She has a background in nursing, midwifery and a masters degree in public health. Julie lives in Sydney on Dharug country with her husband and two adult children. She also has had osteoarthritis of her knees for three decades. On this week's episode of Joint Action, Julie shares her journey with...

On this week's special episode, we will hear from experts in arthroscopy and surgery including content from: Peter Choong and Michelle Dowsey (Season 1, Episode 7)Gillian Hawker (Season 4, Episode 8) CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: [email protected]: www.jointaction.info/podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by...

Professor Christopher Little is director of the Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Labs at the Kolling Institute of Medical Research at Royal North Shore Hospital, Australia. Chris is a qualified Veterinarian with specialist surgery training and ACVS certification. Chris's research interests focus on defining the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of joint pathology in OA, and tendon and intervertebral disc degeneration, and are based on the belief that it is only though a better...

On this week's special episode, we will hear from experts in arthroscopy and surgery including content from: Chris Vertullo and Teppo Järvinen - Should I have an arthroscopy for my knee arthritis? (Season 1, Episode 9)Howard Luks - Do you really need surgery for your knee osteoarthritis? (Season 2, Episode 20)Teppo Järvinen - Arthroscopy, past time to stop the harm (Season 4, Episode 4) CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: [email protected]:...

The prevalence of osteoarthritis is increasing as are rates of overweight and obesity. Overweight and obesity are both important risk factors for the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis. Weight loss is an effective treatment for osteoarthritis and has been shown to reduce pain and improve function – but what about structural changes? On this week’s podcast, Zübeyir Salis joins us to discuss this important topic. RESOURCES Association of Decrease in Body Mass Index With Reduced...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. There are currently no effective disease-modifying treatments available to slow or reverse the progression of OA. Drugs such as metformin, which is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes are generally safe and low cost. Research has been shown that metformin has anti-inflammatory and pro-weight loss effects, suggesting that the use of metformin may be useful in the treatment or prevention of OA. Dr Matthew Baker joins us on this week's...

Viscosupplementation is a procedure that involves injections of hyaluronic acid, most commonly into the knee joint. In the United States, one in every seven people receive a hyaluronic acid injection as first line treatment for their knee osteoarthritis. However, the effectiveness and safety of viscosupplementation has remained controversial. On this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Bruno da Costa to discuss viscosupplementation, their effectiveness and safety. Dr. Bruno R. da...

On this week's special episode, we will hear from experts in pain including content from: Jason McDougall (Season 1, Episode 1)Anne-Marie Malfait (Season 2, Episode 14)Lisa Carlesso (Season 3, Episode 7)Tasha Stanton (Season 3, Episode 19) CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: [email protected]: www.jointaction.info/podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And...

Although joint replacement surgery is an effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis, they are not appropriate for everyone. Factors such as age, overall health and the severity of osteoarthritis must be considered when making decisions about joint replacement surgery. By selecting appropriate patients for joint replacement surgery, we can ensure that the procedure remains a safe and effective option for improving the quality of life for those living with osteoarthritis. On this week’s...

We have spoken about occupational risk factors for osteoarthritis on previous episodes, but one occupation we have not covered is elite level athletes or Olympians. The intense training schedules sometimes lasting up to 6 hours a day make Olympians more susceptible to joint injury. On this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr Debbie Palmer to discuss the prevalence of osteoarthritis in Olympians. Dr Debbie Palmer OLY is a lecturer in research methods and epidemiology. She is a...

Exercise is a commonly recommended treatment for osteoarthritis. There have been many studies which have shown the benefits of exercise which include improved pain, function, and quality of life. However, more often times than not, exercise is delivered sub-optimally with health care professionals unclear about how to deliver exercise effectively to people with hip or knee OA. On this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Melanie Holden to discuss. Melanie Holden is a Chartered...

About 50% of people who have an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury will go on to develop osteoarthritis later down the track. What determines who will go on to develop OA? And is it possible to reduce your risk of developing OA? On this week’s episode, Dr Adam Culvenor joins us to discuss. Dr Adam Culvenor is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Knee Injury Group within the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. His research focuses on...

Over the years, there has been good evidence that certain treatments are of little or no value, provide harm and have substantial costs associated with them. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is not a recommended treatment for osteoarthritis. Despite this, millions of these procedures are still being performed each year. On this week's episode of Joint Action we are joined by Professor Teppo Järvinen to discuss the evidence behind APM and evidence-based medicine. Professor Teppo...

Osteoarthritis is a highly prevalent disease affecting many developing and developed countries worldwide. The prevalence of OA depends on which joint is involved – whether it is the knee, hip or hand. Depending on what type of OA you have, it may also play a role in your overall health. On this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Qiang Liu to discuss the different sites of OA, their prevalence and risk factors.   Dr Qiang Liu is an orthopedic surgeon and associate professor who...

Digital interventions include mobile apps, virtual reality, and the internet and telephones. They have been recommended by the World Health Organization to complement traditional care. There has been a shift towards digital interventions especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this week's episode we are joined by Andrea Dell'Isola to discuss digital interventions for osteoarthritis. Andrea Dell’Isola is a research associate at the Clinical Epidemiology Unit Lund University in Sweden and a...

Exercise, physical activity and education are the cornerstone treatments for osteoarthritis. However, despite their proven efficacy, they are difficult to maintain long-term. Behaviour change techniques, which are specific techniques such as goal-setting or monitoring that can help people stick to an OA management plan long-term. On this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr Shannon Mihalko to discuss how we can use behaviour change techniques to stick to our diet and exercise...

On the second installment of this two part series, we share some insights from our osteoarthritis experts this season. CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: [email protected]: www.jointaction.info/podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.