Joint Action Walking for joint health with Dr Sarah Kobayashi
Jun 8, 2025
Dr. Sarah Kobayashi, a lecturer in anatomy and an early career researcher focused on osteoarthritis, shares insights on walking's transformative impact on joint health. She discusses the Walk With Ease Australia program, designed to help those with hip or knee osteoarthritis improve their physical activity and manage symptoms. Sarah also highlights the joys of group exercise and how companionship boosts motivation. With practical tips to overcome barriers, she encourages everyone to embrace walking as a path to wellness.
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Walking Benefits for Joint Health
- Walking regularly can extend your life by lowering premature death risk by 20 to 30%.
- It also strengthens muscles, bones, and improves flexibility, which benefits joint health especially for osteoarthritis.
Anatomy Teaching and Research Balance
- Sarah Kobayashi teaches anatomy using cadaver labs, which is a unique and impactful method.
- She balances teaching with conducting osteoarthritis research involving collaboration and writing.
Runner's Marathon Experience
- Sarah Kobayashi is a recreational runner training for her third marathon.
- She admits marathon training takes over life and this time it is driven more by external pressure than internal motivation.