Adventuring with Osteoarthritis

Whether you are currently an athlete, was one in a former life or are looking to take on an athletic endeavor in the future- this episode is for you. I am joined by Tenille Hoogland who is a coach for cyclists, runners, and triathletes. Coming from an extensive background of triathlons herself- she garnered many life lessons in her training that began to spill over into a coaching career. We discussed: 1. What is arguably more important than the physical training 2. How to become more athletically-minded 3. How menopause plays a role in exercise 4. The one key to success every single dayHer website: https://www.tenillehoogland.com/ Sign up for the PeriMenopause Summit here: https://summit.perimenopauseathletesummit.com/alyssaTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Consistency is one of the biggest contributors to results. Have you found yourself "falling off the wagon"? Do you start somthing but have a hard time sticking with it? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn PT discusses why consistency can be difficult and how she created her brand new membership, Adventurers for Life, to fill in the gaps and help catapult you to success. Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

As a guest on the Bob and Brad podcast, we discussed the most important facts about osteoarthritis that can help you on your path to pain relief. Oftentimes, you may be told you have osteoarthritis but are given a very limited explanation as to why you are in pain and what you can do about it. As a physical therapist I have made it my mission to fill in the gaps and show you what is truly possible despite having osteoarthritis. In this interview, I discuss with Mike from the Bob and Brad podcast about: What osteoarthritis is What are the factors that make osteoarthritis symptoms worseWhat are the biggest myths around osteoarthritis What are the best ways to find pain relief and what the research saysTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Knee osteoarthritis may have slowed her down, but this ex-strongwoman competitor refused to give up on her dreams - see how she's making a comeback! Now finding adventure hiking seaside trails, she's unlocking many more adventures. It can be incredibly common to feel stuck after a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, unsure where to turn next. If you want to be active with osteoarthritis and find pain relief, it is possible! You just need the right steps forward.We discuss Rachel's:- strong woman competition history- how knee osteoarthritis changed her life- how she went from feeling stuck to taking the leap into the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint- her biggest struggle and how she works to overcome it- her words for you if you are on the fence about starting your journeyRachel has put in the work and I am so excited to see what else she is able to accomplish! Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

If you feel like you have tried everything but still haven't found pain relief, you are not alone. When it comes to arthritis pain relief, there are factors to consider that can increase pain that some people miss. The main priorities are food, sleep, and movement but there are in fact other factors that contribute too.In this episode we will discuss the other common reason pain continues and how to understand what this continued pain means. This episode is all about gaining a new perspective to break through your continued pain. Protein blog post: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/protein-for-arthritis/Joint replacement surgery blog post: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-joint-replacement/Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Skiing is possible with osteoarthritis. The biggest challenge is simply making sure your body and your joints are prepared for the forces through your joints. Skiing takes a certain degree of strength and control in order to be successful in avoiding high levels of pain while out on the mountain. In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Greg Louie, a physical therapist known as “The Ski PT”. You’ll learn:What you need to consider to prepare your joints for skiingWhy balance is something you shouldn’t skip out onRecovery strategies to optimize your time on the mountainAnd MORE! Find Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/ Find Greg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacyrehabandperformance.skiing Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

If you want to learn how to walk further and faster- we have the episode for you! Join Alyssa with her guest Joy who is a fellow physical therapist and the Clinical Evidence Specialist for Urban Poling, a company who produces specialized walking poles and programs. In this episode we discussed: Why walking poles are beneficial even if you think you don’t need themHow they can be beneficial to arthritic joints in particularWhat the research saysPowerful case studyWebsite: urbanpoling.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanpolingContact Joy: joy.cochran@urbanpoling.comAmazon Activator PolesIf purchasing the Activator Poles for nordic/fitness walking, they will need to also purchase the bootiesAmazon Booty TipsTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Unsure where to start video: https://youtu.be/enhBZ0VM1tMDid you know that insulin resistance and blood sugar control play a huge role in the development and the progression of osteoarthritis? If you are dealing with joint pain and haven't been able to find relief, insulin resistance could be the culprit. In this video learn the connection between insulin, cartilage, inflammation and insulin resistance. Learn the top things you can do to reverse insulin resistance and how to get started even with osteoarthritis. Learn more about blood sugar and exercise's impact at this podcast: https://joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-improving-blood-sugar-control-with-exerciseFollow us on social media: Website: https://keeptheadventurealive.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventurealivePrivate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventurealiveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventurealive/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/adventurealive/_created/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/alyssaadventurealivePodcast: https://osteoarthritis.buzzsprout.comDisclaimer: This post is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Dr. Emily Warren, PT, DPT is a fellow physical therapist here in Utah and specializes in helping patients with pain related to their spine. Today we discussed sciatica, a common injury many people with osteoarthritis face. There are some considerations when it comes to treatment as well as preventing it from coming back. One of the most common symptoms of sciatica is pain down your leg but it can actually come from different sources. We discussed: What are some of the causes of sciatica painWhy movement is incredibly important for pain relief and preventionWhat to consider when trying to move with sciatica pain Sign up for the free sciatica relief series: https://emilywarrendpt.ck.page/sciaticareliefseriesFind out more about Emily at her website: www.emilywarrendpt.comIG: @dremilywarrendptFB: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyWarrenPhysicalTherapyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emilywarren1444/featuredTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Have you recently taken a break from exercise because life happened and you got busy?Breaks happen but the most important thing is getting back into the swing of consistent movement and making it a priority again. There are 3 considerations when getting back into a routine to help avoid setting off a flare, injuring yourself, or increasing your pain levels. These three things are: Increase frequency of rest Shorten workouts Consider full body moves Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.