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
Is walking good for your knee osteoarthritis? with Dr Grace Lo
Walking can be an excellent form of exercise and physical activity for people who have osteoarthritis. Walking is low-impact, inexpensive and safe for everyone. Despite the apparent benefits of walkin...
17 Jul 202235min
The volume of joint replacement surgeries for osteoarthritis is not sustainable with Prof Ilana Ackerman
Studies have shown that the rates of joint replacement surgeries has increased steadily over the past decade. In Australia alone, there are about 110,000 joint replacements performed every year. This ...
3 Jul 202249min
Tips and tricks for increasing physical activity with Dr Mariana Wingood
Staying physically active is not only important for people with osteoarthritis, but all adults. Participating in physical activity can help improve mobility, physical conditioning and reduce the risk ...
19 Jun 202239min
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis - pain from behind the kneecap with Dr Marienke van Middlekoop
Osteoarthritis commonly affects the knee joint, which consists of three compartments – the medial tibiofemoral compartment, lateral tibiofemoral compartment and the patellofemoral compartment. Osteoar...
5 Jun 202237min
Does obesity cause knee replacements? with Prof Chris Vertullo
Obesity is a major risk factor for developing knee osteoarthritis and subsequently undergoing total knee replacement (TKR). The rates of obesity have increased dramatically over the past decades and i...
22 Mai 202241min
