

Joint Action
David Hunter, PhD, FRACP (Rheum)
Joint Action is a podcast hosted by David Hunter.As a consequence of isolation, those living with osteoarthritis related disability may become less fit, more depressed and anxious, more socially isolated and gain weight. It is critical at times like this that people with osteoarthritis have their burden and disability minimised and their knowledge of how to manage the disease enhanced. Join David as he interviews the world's leading experts in osteoarthritis.Professor David Hunter is a rheumatology clinician researcher whose main research focus has been clinical and translational research in osteoarthritis. He is the Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology and Professor of Medicine at University of Sydney and the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is ranked as the worlds leading expert in osteoarthritis on Expertscape.com since 2014.You can send in your questions to hello@jointaction.info and follow us on Twitter @jointactionorg and @ProfDavidHunter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 7, 2024 • 37min
Common misconceptions and beliefs about osteoarthritis - improving osteoarthritis knowledge with A/Prof Ben Darlow
A/Prof Ben Darlow, a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialist, challenges common misconceptions about osteoarthritis by emphasizing the need for accurate information. The podcast explores reframing beliefs, proactive disease management, and empowering approaches to improve joint health.

Dec 24, 2023 • 11min
Season 4 Wrap Up
On the final episode for 2023, we answer some listener questions. Best wishes for the end of 2023 and Happy Holidays! CONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2023 • 28min
Getting started with physical activity for osteoarthritis: insights from experts part 2
Experts Grace Lo and Christian Barton discuss the benefits of walking and running for managing osteoarthritis. They debunk misconceptions, highlight the importance of tailored exercise guidance, and explore safe ways to incorporate physical activity despite musculoskeletal conditions. Emphasizing the need for gradual progression and pain monitoring, they provide insightful tips for optimizing joint health.

Nov 26, 2023 • 30min
Preventing midlife weight creep and osteoarthritis with Prof Flavia Cicuttini
The curse of midlife weight creep is a phenomenon where adults gain a small amount of weight each year. This weight gain has in impact on your osteoarthritis and other symptoms. On this week's episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Professor Flavia Cicuttini to discuss this important topic.Professor Flavia Cicuttini is the Head of the Musculoskeletal Unit, Monash University and Head of Rheumatology, Alfred Hospital. Her principle research interests are the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, in particularly osteoarthritis.RESOURCESYoutube videosSlowing weight gain will reduce joint painSlowing weight gain will reduce joint pain (Chinese language version)Slowing weight gain will reduce joint pain (Vietnamese language version)How to maintain weight for joint healthHow to maintain weight for joint health (Chinese language version)How to maintain weight for joint health (Vietnamese language version)CONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2023 • 35min
Plants for Joints: a plant-based diet for osteoarthritis with Wendy Walrabenstein
Wendy is a registered clinical dietician, PhD researcher at Amsterdam UMC. Her research focusses on the effects of a plant-based diet, exercise, and stress reduction on arthritis. RESOURCESPlants for Health websiteA multidisciplinary lifestyle program for metabolic syndrome-associated osteoarthritis: the "Plants for Joints" randomized controlled trialCONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2023 • 31min
Nutrition Unlocked - for World Arthritis Day
This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores the role nutrition plays in managing osteoarthritis symptoms. Anna Mohl chats to Professor David Hunter, a Rheumatologist Epidemiologist, Professor of Medicine and Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology at the University of Sydney.CONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2023 • 32min
How is early knee osteoarthritis defined? with Dr Jean Liew
What is early-stage knee osteoarthritis? How does it differ from later stage knee osteoarthritis? Learn more on this week's episode with Dr Jean Liew.Dr Jean Liew is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Section of Rheumatology at Boston University, where her clinical research currently focuses on knee osteoarthritis and axSpA.RESOURCESA scoping review of how early-stage knee osteoarthritis has been definedCONNECT WITH JEANTwitter: @rheum_catCONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2023 • 40min
Getting started with physical activity for osteoarthritis: insights from experts part 1
Experts Dan White and Mariana Wingood discuss the benefits of physical activity for osteoarthritis patients, including starting and monitoring physical activity, overcoming challenges, setting personalized goals, and promoting an active lifestyle. Practical tips and strategies are shared to help individuals with joint pain integrate exercise into their daily routines.

Sep 17, 2023 • 36min
Barriers and enablers to weight managment in osteoarthritis with Natalie Pavlovic
On this week's episode we discuss the barriers and enablers of weight management for people with osteoarthritis. We are joined by Natalie Pavlovic, a senior physiotherapist at Fairfield Hospital in Western Sydney, Australia and a PhD candidate working at the Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre at the University of New South Wales. Natalie has extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has been working clinically for over 10 years. She was awarded a prestigious Medibank Better Health Scholarship to undertake her research in obesity and osteoarthritis.RESOURCESWhy do some people with osteoarthritis and obesity awaiting hip or knee arthroplasty achieve successful weight management? A qualitative studyGet Healthy Service (New South Wales)CONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 2023 • 50min
Top tips for losing weight with osteoarthritis - insights from experts
On this week's special episode hear from experts in weight loss and osteoarthritis, including content from: Stephen Messier - Losing weight and osteoarthritis– why and how? (Season 1, Episode 4)Rosie Venman - Implementing dietary change (Season 1, Episode 20)Stephen Messier has been at Wake Forest University for 36 years. He is the Director of the J.B. Snow Biomechanics Laboratory and teaches undergraduate biomechanics and human gross anatomy as well as graduate biomechanics. Dr. Messier has 26 years of clinical trial experience concerning osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee; his team of clinicians and researchers are recognized for their research regarding the effects of weight loss and exercise upon knee OA pain, function, strength, and gait biomechanics.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.CONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.