Overcoming fear of movement in osteoarthritis
Exercise and physical activity are important not only for those with knee osteoarthritis, but all individuals. However, negative beliefs about pain and the body may hinder movement. Do you have knee o...
6 Nov 202244min
What is the difference between hip and knee osteoarthritis? with Dr Michelle Hall
Hip and knee osteoarthritis are leading causes of global disability. Most osteoarthritis research has focused on the knee, but what do we know about hip osteoarthritis? Although they are both joints i...
23 Okt 202227min
Reducing opioids harms with Aili Langford
Despite evidence recommending against the use of opioids, about 20% of people with osteoarthritis take opioids on a long-term basis to manage their pain. But are they helpful? Or are they potentially ...
9 Okt 202235min
What jobs put you at risk of developing knee osteoarthritis? with Dr Thomas Perry
Jobs which involve repetitive movements and excessive knee loading, such as farming and mining have been linked to the development of knee osteoarthritis. On this episode of Joint Action, we discuss w...
25 Sep 202228min
Reframing pain for osteoarthritis with A/Prof Tasha Stanton
On this week's episode we discuss reframing pain in the context of osteoarthritis. The purpose of today’s conversation is to help you reconceptualise what pain means and shift the dialogue from pain b...
11 Sep 202235min
Health literacy for osteoarthritis with Adj A/Prof Steve Morris
Health literacy is a factor that is often overlooked and could potentially impact OA outcomes. Health literacy refers to how people access, understand and use health information in ways that benefit t...
28 Aug 202231min
Does running cause knee osteoarthritis? with Dr Christian Barton
People with osteoarthritis are encouraged to exercise and stay physically active, but what does the evidence say about running? Running has been often perceived as bad for the knees. Long-term exposur...
14 Aug 202242min
The global burden of osteoarthritis with Prof Lyn March
Did you know that 500 million people around the world have osteoarthritis? In those over 55 years of age, a staggering one in three people have osteoarthritis. While many people may well suffer in sil...
31 Jul 202227min
