Joint Action

Exercising with osteoarthritis

May 10, 2020

Physiotherapist Matthew Williams shares practical tips for exercising with osteoarthritis, debunking myths and highlighting the importance of tailored exercise programs. The podcast also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on osteoarthritis care, challenges in program coordination, and empowering messages for overcoming arthritis challenges.

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Tailored exercise programs are crucial for managing osteoarthritis effectively.

Proper guidance on appropriate exercise types is essential to support individuals with osteoarthritis.

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Introduction

2min

Impact of COVID-19 on Osteoarthritis Care Program

4min

Health Professional's Personal Life and Sporting Activities

2min

Dispelling Misconceptions and Tailoring Individualized Exercise Programs for Osteoarthritis

16min

Challenges and Triage in Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program Coordination

2min

Empowering Health Through Personalized Care and Exercise Programs

7min

Empowering Messages for Overcoming Osteoarthritis Challenges

4min

Matthew Williams is a physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience and has been the musculoskeletal coordinator of the Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program at the Royal North Shore Hospital for the last 8 years. He has worked in a variety of healthcare settings in public and private industry, both nationally and in the United Kingdom, and Subcontinent. His passion lies in improving the lives of individuals with osteoarthritis through tailored exercise programs and coordinating care utilising non-surgical evidenced based treatment options. Most recently, Matthew has been a respresentative for the Asia-Pacific region in developing a package of interventions for the management of osteoarthritis for the World Health Organisation to be utilised globally.

On this episode we discuss: practical tips for exercising with osteoarthritis, what type of exercise is appropriate and how much to do and much more.

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