Best Exercises For Osteoarthritis Podcasts (2025)

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PodChatLive 200: When Ian met Blaise in Quebec, Dr Google, and aquatic exercises for plantar fasciitis 46:31

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PodChatLive 200: When Ian met Blaise in Quebec, Dr Google, and aquatic exercises for plantar fasciitis Contact us: [email protected] Links from todays episode: From Podiatric Surgeon to Surgical Podiatrist: Who asked for this—and who benefits? Dr. Google: Which Parents are Performing the Most Online Research Prior to the First Clinic Visi…

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World Arthritis Day 2025 27:20

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Did you know that 1 in 8 Australians live with osteoarthritis? It is one of the leading causes of pain and disability worldwide. On this special episode, we hear from previous guests on common misconceptions and beliefs about osteoarthritis, the importance of staying physically active, behaviour change, and driving change in osteoarthritis. If you …

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PodChatLive 199: It’s not the size it’s what you do with it (Morton’s neuroma edition), and the heel rise/inversion test in children 29:18

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PodChatLive 199: It’s not the size it’s what you do with it (Morton’s neuroma edition), and the heel rise/inversion test in children Contact Us: [email protected] Links from todays episode: Heel inversion on heel rise: A reliable sign of pediatric flatfoot decompensation The role of neuroma size in the management of Morton's neuroma…

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Can knee realignment slow down osteoarthritis? A discussion with Dr Trevor Birmingham and Dr David Parker 28:19

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High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a limb realignment surgery which is intended for people who have medial compartment osteoarthritis (OA), but are not suitable candidates for total knee replacement due to younger age, less severe disease and greater physical demands. The aim of HTO is to correct alignment, thereby shifting load away from the more invo…

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PodChatLive 198: Runners with osteoarthritis get more injuries, foot health in Multiple Sclerosis, and reactive balance in the pronated foot 33:16

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PodChatLive 198: Runners with osteoarthritis get more injuries, foot health in Multiple Sclerosis, and reactive balance in the pronated foot Contact us: [email protected] Links from todays episode: Runners with osteoarthritis sustain more injuries than healthy runners The hidden impact of injuries costing AFL clubs millions Foot Health an…

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PodChatLive 197: Orthoses for midfoot pain, exercises for bunions, and do females get injured more than males? 29:05

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PodChatLive 197: Orthoses for midfoot pain, exercises for bunions, and do females get injured more than males?Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: Effects of exercise combined with external support on Hallux Valgus Angle and pain Sex Differences in Foot and Ankle Sports Injury Rates in Elite Athletes The effect of foot o…

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In Memoriam: Prof Frank Beier - new insights into osteoarthritis onset (2021) 29:26

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This week's episode is in honour of Frank Beier, who recently passed away on July 18, 2025. Frank leaves behind a remarkable legacy through the impact he made in the field of osteoarthritis. In this previous episode (2021), he discussed the recent advances in osteoarthritis understanding with a particular emphasis on novel targets and epigenetics. …

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PodChatLive 196: Toe box dimensions & basketball performance, and sandals to help with plantar fasciitis 30:18

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PodChatLive 196: Toe box dimensions & basketball performance, and sandals to help with plantar fasciitis Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: Effect of toe box size on basketball-specific movement performance Hong Kong authorities look into complaints over new shoes procured for lifeguards On just launched its first real…

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PodChatLive 195: Foot pain in bus drivers (again), can strength asymmetries predict heel pain, and a Sydney marathon summary 30:45

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PodChatLive 195: Foot pain in bus drivers (again), can strength asymmetries predict heel pain, and a Sydney marathon summary Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: Interlimb asymmetries of lower limb isometric strength for predicting plantar fasciitis in male amateur marathon runners Determination of Foot Disability and Pa…

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Food for thought – the link between UPFs and knee osteoarthritis with Dr Gabby Joseph 29:10

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On this week's episode of Joint Action discover how ultra-processed foods may be silently contributing to osteoarthritis. Dr Gabby Joseph joins us to discuss her research research linking poor diet quality to greater knee pain, poorer physical function and thinner knee cartilage. Dr Gabby Joseph is a scientist and statistician with over 20 years of…

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PodChatLive 194: New name for MTSS, the quality of YouTube foot videos, and what running shoe research has been “trending” 29:41

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PodChatLive 194: New name for MTSS, the quality of YouTube foot videos, and what running shoe research has been “trending” Email us: [email protected] Links from this episode: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Needs a New Name—Make No Bones About It Examining the Contents of Pes Planus Exercise Videos and Evaluating Quality and Reliability Tr…

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PodChatLive 193: Interventions for diabetic foot ulcers, attitudes towards bunions, and orthotics for flat feet in children 30:32

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PodChatLive 193: Interventions for diabetic foot ulcers, attitudes towards bunions, and orthotics for flat feet in children Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: OrthoticS for TReatment of symptomatic flat feet In CHildren (OSTRICH) Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Hallux Valgus Among Women Comparison of the effic…

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From court to classroom: Dr John Drazan’s game plan for STEM education 24:55

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Dribbling into discovery - on this episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr John Drazan to learn more about how he is using basketball to inspire the next generation of scientists. Dr John Drazan is an Assistant Professor of biomedical engineering at Fairfield University where he studies the relationship between muscle structure and function to…

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PodChatLive 192: Some papers that get us thinking about correlation/causation, and should we use heel lifts for Achilles tendinopathy? 32:04

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PodChatLive 192: Some papers that get us thinking about correlation/causation, and should we use heel lifts for Achilles tendinopathy? Contact us: [email protected] Links from this week: Avelo: Meet the world's smartest running shoe Dengue Fever with Sever’s Disease: A Case Report Breastfeeding-injury link: are concerns warranted? Efficac…

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PodChatLive 191: Revisiting unread research (an archive dive) 38:53

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PodChatLive 191: Revisiting unread research (an archive dive) Contact us: [email protected] Links from this weeks episode: Risk of subsequently developing lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with plantar fasciitis One-Year Trajectory of Pain, Function, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Plantar Fasciopathy Relationsh…

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Common misconceptions and beliefs about osteoarthritis - improving osteoarthritis knowledge with A/Prof Ben Darlow (2024) 38:43

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Did you know your beliefs about osteoarthritis could be making your symptoms worse? In this re-aired episode from Season 5, Episode 1 of Joint Action, physiotherapist and health communication expert Dr Ben Darlow joins us to explore how common misconceptions - like “wear and tear” or “bone on bone” - can limit your activity and shape your treatment…

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Jaryd Bourke – Achilles tendinopathy, heel lifts and changes in biomechanics and patient outcomes 25:39

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Jaryd Bourke is a podiatrist and PhD candidate at Monash University Physiotherapy. In this episode, Jaryd discusses Achilles tendinopathy and his research investigating heel lifts and changes in patient outcomes and biomechanics. Edit: Sorry for saying Wodonga is a city in NSW! At least I know people are listening... it's on the border... Thanks to…

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PodChatLive 190: Footwear recommendations for runners, transitioning to barefoot running & metatarsal pad placements 29:16

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PodChatLive 190: Footwear recommendations for runners, transitioning to barefoot running & metatarsal pad placements Contact us: [email protected] Links from this weeks episode: Rethink the 10,000 a day step goal, study suggests Changes in cadence and foot strike pattern after a 20-week transition to barefoot running are not maintained wi…

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PodChatLive 189: The windlass mechanism on the moon, hip strength & ankle instability, and the impact of mental state on surgery outcomes 29:31

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PodChatLive 189: The windlass mechanism on the moon, hip strength & ankle instability, and the impact of mental state on surgery outcomes Contact us: [email protected] Links from this week: Hip muscle strength in patients with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis The impact of mental and psychological state on …

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Is Methotrexate ready for clinical use? A discussion with Professor Robin Christensen and Dr Anna Dossing 38:23

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Methotrexate is a well-established drug used in oncology, but could it also play a role in managing osteoarthritis? In this episode of Joint Action, Professor David Hunter is joined by Dr Anna Døssing and Professor Robin Christensen to explore the potential of methotrexate as a treatment for osteoarthritis pain. They discuss: What methotrexate is a…

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PodChatLive 188: Do footballers have cavoid feet, and our weekly reminder that individuals are individual 30:22

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PodChatLive 188: Do footballers have cavoid feet, and our weekly reminder that individuals are individual Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: A potential relationship between soccer shoes and pes cavus: a pilot study The Forgotten Powerhouse: Variations of the Soleus Muscle and Their Clinical Relevance Joint contact for…

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PodChatLive 187: Understanding of dermatological conditions by Podiatrists, and foot pain in Nursing 25:05

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PodChatLive 187: Understanding of dermatological conditions by Podiatrists, and foot pain in Nursing Contact us: [email protected] Links from todays episode: Itchy feet: skin and nail conditions in the podiatrists’ clinic Podiatrists’ insight and awareness of melanoma of the foot Foot health status and associated characteristics of nursin…

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Can a diabetes pill help with knee pain? A discussion with Professor Flavia Cicuttini 23:29

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Metformin is one of the world’s most prescribed drugs for type 2 diabetes - but could it also help with knee osteoarthritis? In this episode of Joint Action, Prof. David Hunter is joined by Prof. Flavia Cicuttini to unpack the results of a groundbreaking clinical trial that tested metformin as a new treatment for knee pain in people with knee osteo…

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PodChatLive 186: Another running shoe episode!? Carbon plated injury risks, and a systematic review on rocker bottom shoes 30:05

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PodChatLive 186: Another running shoe episode!? Carbon plated injury risks, and a systematic review on rocker bottom shoes Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: Quo vadis advanced footwear technology research? How conventional or technologically advanced running shoes influence riskand location of injuries Effects of rock…

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Understanding Bronchiectasis Part 2: Exercise for people with bronchiectasis – with Associate Professor Annemarie Lee 30:11

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Just in time for World Bronchiectasis Day, this is Part 2 of my discussion with Associate Professor Annemarie Lee on exercise for people with bronchiectasis. In this episode, Annemarie explains the benefits of exercise for people with Bronchiectasis and explores different ways people can engage in physical activity—whether as part of a formal rehab…

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PodChatLive 185: Running shoes special! Influences on foot pressures, injury risks and performance 29:28

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PodChatLive 185: Running shoes special! Influences on foot pressures, injury risks and performance Contact us: [email protected] Links from this week: Plantar pressure in recreational athletes running in maximal and traditional shoes How are Spanish athletes using technological advanced running shoes (TARS)? Do they influence injuries? Sh…

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Is osteoarthritis treatment worth the cost? With Dr Stephanie Mathieson and Dr Giovanni Ferreira 40:07

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In this episode of Joint Action, Professor David Hunter is joined by Dr. Stephanie Mathies and Dr. Giovanni Ferreira to unpack the cost-effectiveness of osteoarthritis treatments. They discuss the results of their recent systematic review, which analysed over 100 studies to identify which guideline-recommended treatments provide the best value for …

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PodChatLive 184: Foot orthoses in real world Vs research, and shoe designs which help heel pain 32:33

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PodChatLive 184: Foot orthoses in real world Vs research, and shoe designs which help heel pain Contact us: [email protected] Links from todays episode: Hip Muscle Activity and Frontal Plane Lower Extremity Kinematics in Long-Distance Runners With Plantar Fasciitis Immediate Effects of Footwear Design on In-Shoe Plantar Pressures, Impact …

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PodChatLive 183: Why do bus drivers get foot issues, and the psychological factors associated with chronic ankle instability 26:22

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PodChatLive 183: Why do bus drivers get foot issues, and the psychological factors associated with chronic ankle instability Contact us: [email protected] Links from todays episode: Chamonix Podiatry Ski Conference Musculoskeletal disorders among bus drivers Comparison of psychological factors between healthy athletes and those suffering …

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Walking for joint health with Dr Sarah Kobayashi 22:22

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In this week's episode of Joint Action, Professor David Hunter is joined by Dr Sarah Kobayashi, a lecturer in anatomy and osteoarthritis researcher, to talk about the power of walking - especially for people with osteoarthritis. Sarah shares her insights into the many health benefits of walking, why it’s so important for joint health, and how to ov…

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PodChatLive 182: Are strength exercises actually doing anything, and tips for appraising research papers 29:47

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PodChatLive 182: Are strength exercises actually doing anything, and tips for appraising research papers Contact us: [email protected] Links from todays episode: Biomechanical Assessment of Yoga-Based Warm-Up Routines in Reducing Injury Risk among Runners Do strengthening exercises help in the treatment of people with patellar tendinopath…

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Associate Professor Annemarie Lee - Understanding Bronchiectasis – Part 1, assessment and airway clearance techniques 33:28

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Associate Professor Annemarie Lee is a leading cardiorespiratory physiotherapist, educator and researcher whose work has helped shape how we understand and manage bronchiectasis in physiotherapy practice. This is the first episode of a two-part series on bronchiectasis. In this episode, we discuss subjective and objective assessment of people with …

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PodChatLive 181: Flat out Fabulous; A Barbie foot posture research article special 53:22

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PodChatLive 181: Flat out Fabulous; A Barbie foot posture research article special Contact us: [email protected] Link to "the paper": Flat out Fabulous: How Barbie’s foot posture and occupations have changed over the decades, and the lessons we can learn Press release: Barbies today are much less likely to be on their tip-toes than in pas…

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Rethinking running and knee health with Dr Jean-Francois Esculier 26:43

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Running often gets a bad rap when it comes to knee osteoarthritis - but is the fear justified? In this week's episode of Joint Action, Professor David Hunter speaks with physiotherapist and researcher Dr Jean-François Esculier to unpack common myths about running and joint health. They explore the latest evidence, share tips for safe running with O…

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PodChatLive 180: Adidas develop shoe for runners with Down Syndrome, Do orthoses for plantar fasciitis need heel plugs, & When bad science tries to force a causation between foot posture and back pain 26:00

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PodChatLive 180: Adidas develop shoe for runners with Down Syndrome, Do orthoses for plantar fasciitis need heel plugs, & When bad science tries to force a causation between foot posture and back pain Contact us: [email protected] Links from todays episode: Adidas, FCB develop shoe just for Down syndrome runners HELPP (HeEL Pain Pathways)…

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Osteoarthritis & the Holistic Approach 34:29

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Honestly Speaking with three60+ is your companion to holistic health—where we combine the best of nature and science to help you heal from within. In this episode, “Osteoarthritis & the Holistic Approach”, host Anjana Vaswani is joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neilesh Talwalkar and Ayurvedic expert Dr. Nitin Goradia. Learn how to combine medical a…

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PodChatLive 179: Words relating to symptomatic flat feet in children, effects of foot orthoses wedging, and questioning whether biomechanical experiments are of any value 25:58

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PodChatLive 179: Words relating to symptomatic flat feet in children, effects of foot orthoses wedging, and questioning whether biomechanical experiments are of any value Contact us: [email protected] Links from today episode: Foot orthosis with posterior-medial posting alone produces similar effects than anterior-medial plus posterior-me…

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High heels, high risk? Investigating the impact of footwear on knees with Dr Kathryn Mills 33:15

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High heels have long been associated with fashion - but what impact do they have on your joints? This week, Professor David Hunter is joined by physiotherapist and footwear researcher Dr. Kathryn Mills to unpack the biomechanics of high heels and their effect on knee health. From changes in posture and joint compression to the importance of shoe co…

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PodChatLive 178: Even more plantar fasciitis research (is it all really needed?) and individual responses to foot orthoses 30:03

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PodChatLive 178: Even more plantar fasciitis research (is it all really needed?) and individual responses to foot orthoses Contact us: [email protected] Links from this week's episode: The 6 best Asics running shoes for women, according to editors and podiatrists Plantar Fasciitis: An Autobiographical Case Report From the Perspective of a…

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Moving with Arthritis: Exercise that Empowers 46:06

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Honestly Speaking with three60+ is your companion to holistic health—where we combine the best of nature and science to help you heal from within. In this episode, “Moving with Arthritis: Exercise that Empowers”, host Anjana Vaswani is joined by leading physiotherapist John Gloster—former physio for the Indian cricket team and current medical coord…

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PodChatLive 177: London marathon post mortem, Os peroneum, biomechanical strategies to improve running, and pandemic influences on google searches 29:27

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PodChatLive 177: London marathon post mortem, Os peroneum, biomechanical strategies to improve running, and pandemic influences on google searches Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: Biomechanical Strategies to Improve Running: Cadence, Footwear, and Orthoses—A Quasi-Experimental Study Association between work-from-home…

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446. Insomnia, Restless Legs & Midlife Sleep Woes (and How to Fix It!) with Dr. Katie Cederberg 32:28

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As if hormonal shifts in midlife weren’t challenging enough, sleep disorders like insomnia and restless leg syndrome, dramatically increase as well - especially in women. And diminished sleep can dramatically impact the rest of your health… your metabolism, mood, cognitive function, and even more serious conditions. In this episode, we talk all thi…

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New Joints, New Moves: How Joint Replacements Impact Physical Activity Levels with Dr Tim Lindsay 39:40

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Can joint replacements reduce pain, help you move more - and live longer? In this week's podcast episode, we explore the untold benefits of hip and knee replacements beyond pain relief. Dr Tim Lindsay, clinician and researcher at Imperial College London, joins us to share insights from large-scale studies that show how joint replacement can restore…

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PodChatLive 176: The Podcast Studio Episode! 56:51

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PodChatLive 176: The Podcast Studio Episode! Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: Diagnostic domains, differential diagnosis and conditions requiring further medical attention that are considered important in the assessment for Achilles tendinopathy Variability Among Individual Male Runners Influences Cumulative Loading …

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Jane Rooney – Cross Bracing and Non-Operative ACL Management 1:03:55

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In this episode, Associate Professor Jane Rooney explains the latest evidence for non-operative management of ACL injuries, including the Cross Bracing Protocol and associated research. This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any quest…

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445. Testosterone Therapy for Women?? 5:49

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Midlfe can be a roller coaster of changes - and none more destabilizing and confusing than the hormone shift that starts happening. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone - what is happening in our bodies, and how in the world do we get control? Mary asks: “I’m 50 years old and I’m really trying to educate myself on hormones and hormone therapies. I …

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PodChatLive 175: UK National Hallux Valgus Think Tank, Achilles symptoms Vs Achilles pain, and anatomical variation as it relates to pathology 25:14

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PodChatLive 175: UK National Hallux Valgus Think Tank, Achilles symptoms Vs Achilles pain, and anatomical variation as it relates to pathology Contact us: [email protected] Links for this week: The Inaugural United Kingdom National Hallux Valgus Think Tank: Identification of Key Issues and Strategies to Improve Clinical Care for Patient B…

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Beyond Medicine: The Role of Diet in Osteoarthritis Management 31:13

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Looking for natural ways to manage osteoarthritis pain? Honestly Speaking with three60+ is your companion to holistic health—combining the best of nature and science to help you heal from within. In this episode, “Beyond Medicine: The Role of Diet in Osteoarthritis Management,” host Anjana Vaswani is joined by nutritionist Madhavi Shilpi and orthop…

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444. Wanting to Get Back to the Thinner Version of You? 21:12

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Do you feel like you used to have a better body? Maybe your clothes were a smaller size, or that number on the scale was quite a bit lower. See if Cara’s struggle sounds familiar: “I’ve really been struggling lately with my body, mostly mentally. Back in the day, I used to be so much skinnier than I am now. I weighed a certain amount and so that nu…

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The risk of bias in trial design and what this means for clinical practice with Dr Bruno da Costa 37:48

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In this episode of Joint Action, Professor David Hunter is joined by Dr. Bruno da Costa, Associate Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Toronto and Senior Scientist at the University of Oxford, to unpack the evidence behind injections for osteoarthritis. Dr. da Costa shares insights from his recent systematic review and network m…