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 David on Instagram at @ProfDavidHunter.To learn more about our research, visit our website at https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 21, 2024 • 32min
Opioid induced hyperalgesia in osteoarthritis with Dr Kosaku Aoyagi
Dr Kosaku Aoyagi is a physical therapist and Assistant Professor based at the University of Texas at El Paso and the Director of Pain Research in Mechanism-based Physical Therapy. His expertise is in pain and central pain mechanism in osteoarthritis. On this week's episode of Joint Action, we discuss the use of opioids for osteoarthritis, opioid induced hyperalgesia and much more.RESOURCESMediating Effect of Pain Sensitization on the Paradoxical Relation of Taking Opioids to Pain Severity in Knee Osteoarthritis: The Multicenter Osteoarthritis StudyCONNECT WITH KOSAKULaboratory websiteLinkedInTwitter/XInstagramCONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgInstagram: @ProfDavidHunterEmail: 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.
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.
