Joint Action

Rosie Venman is a clinical Dietitian working at Royal North Shore Hospital. Rosie received her Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Newcastle and a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from Sydney University. At Royal North Shore Hospital she has been working as the Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program Dietitian for the last 4 years and has a keen interest in improving weight loss outcomes for this patient group.On this episode we discuss: how to lose weight and keep it off, options of diets for people with osteoarthritis, dietary strategies and much more.ResourcesMyFitnessPalEasy Diet Diary Calorie KingRegister for the Mine the Gap online workshop here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Lohmander is a senior professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Department of Clinical Sciences at Lund University, Sweden. He received training and degrees at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm. After serving as a visiting scientist at the NIH in Bethesda USA, he moved to Lund University. He has published more than 400 scientific papers and is the emeritus editor in chief of the journal ‘Osteoarthritis and Cartilage’. He believes passionately in improving OA patient treatment by better understanding of disease mechanisms, by using patient reported outcomes to evaluate care, and by systematically collecting evidence as a basis for shared decision-making between patient and health care professional.On the show we discuss: the differences between early and established osteoarthritis, how early osteoarthritis is diagnosed and much more.Donate to our research here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Leticia Deveza, a rheumatology specialist, discusses common medications for osteoarthritis, how they work, and the evidence behind injections. The podcast covers challenges in disease-modifying treatments, effectiveness of medications like paracetamol and anti-inflammatories, and alternative treatments like hyaluronic acid and stem cells. It also explores the placebo effect, the importance of selecting the right analgesic, promoting proactive healthcare discussions, and maintaining hope through osteoarthritis management.

Dr. Daniel K. White discusses the importance of physical activity for managing osteoarthritis, recommending specific types and amounts of exercise. He emphasizes the benefits of staying active for joint health and overcoming misconceptions about joint damage. The podcast also explores the transformative effects of physical activity and therapy on overall well-being.

Ali Mobasheri is Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology in the Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oulu in Finland. He is also Professor and Chief Researcher in the Department of Regenerative Medicine at the State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine in Vilnius, Lithuania and Associate Professor in the departments of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands. Since May 2019 he has served as President of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).On this episode we discuss: the mission, vision and promise of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International, goals for the future and much moreConnect with Ali on LinkedInLike what you hear? Donate to our research here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof Rana S. Hinman and Martin van der Esch discuss the capabilities healthcare professionals managing osteoarthritis should possess. They talk about the importance of exercise, biomechanics, patient education, and non-surgical care. The podcast delves into challenges in providing appropriate care, addressing misconceptions, essential capabilities for managing osteoarthritis, and empowering patients to take charge of their condition.

Dr. Neogi, a Rheumatologist and epidemiologist, discusses diagnosing osteoarthritis and the role of imaging. Topics include diagnostic criteria, risks of routine imaging, patient resources, managing osteoarthritis with physical activity, and the impact of the nervous system on joint pain. The episode also covers healthcare challenges during COVID-19, empathy in pain management, and global health advocacy in healthcare.

Leading the Arthritis Foundation’s science department, Guy works to engage the scientific community as we chart the course to conquering arthritis. Previously, he was at the BrightFocus Foundation for almost 10 years where, as vice president of scientific affairs, he led nearly $90 million of international biomedical research initiatives for Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration and glaucoma, identifying projects that could change patient lives in the shortest timeline possible. Guy earned his PhD from Baylor College of Medicine and pursued research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.On this episode we discuss: what is a consumer advocacy group, what benefits do these organisations provide and what can consumers with osteoarthritis gain from these groupsResources:The Arthritis FoundationArthritis Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Keefe is a professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University Medical Center and a member of the Cancer Prevention, Detection, and Control Program of the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is director of the Duke Pain Prevention and Treatment Research Program, an active clinical research program concerned with the behavioral assessment and treatment of patients having acute and persistent pain. Dr. Keefe has developed and refined a number of treatment protocols for persistent pain conditions (e.g. cancer, arthritis) including spouse and partner-assisted pain coping skills training interventions. He has conducted a number of randomized clinical trials testing the efficacy of these and other behavioral interventions (e.g. aerobic exercise protocols, yoga based interventions, mindfulness-based interventions, forgiveness-based interventions, loving kindness meditation, and emotional disclosure). Dr. Keefe has published over 400 papers, as well as 60 book chapters. He currently serves as the editor-in-chief of the journal PAIN.On the show we discuss: persistent pain and how to manage pain with coping skills, understanding pain and how it is influenced, practical tips for managing painResourcespainTRAINER website - an interactive online program based on scientific research that teaches you effective strategies to manage your painBooks by Kate Lorig, Michael Nicholas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter is Professor and Head of Pharmacology in the School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Sydney and an Honorary Professor in the Discipline of Pharmacology, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney and Northern Clinical School, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney. He is also the President of the New South Wales Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. At present he works in community pharmacy, and teaches Clinical Pharmacology to Medical, Nursing and Pharmacy students.He is Chairperson of the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal of Pharmacy, a former Dean and President of the Australian College of Pharmacy Practice and a former Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Society of New South Wales.He is a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, a Fellow of the Australian College of Pharmacy Practice and a recipient of the University of Sydney Pharmacy Practice Foundation Medal of Excellence for Pharmacy Practice.He has previously worked in hospital pharmacy and held both medical and marketing positions within the pharmaceutical industry.ResourcesMedsCheck from pharmacist if you are on 5 or more medicinesHome Medication Review from GP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.