{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e8c1453f335f8fc5483e9ce/61b1622e18da490014694744?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis with Prof Kim Bennell","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e8c1453f335f8fc5483e9ce/1639015044717-e2201f659c61eb0f2b448bbfea9a7aa7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We recently published the results from a large randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of platelet-rich plasma for knee osteoarthritis. On this episode, we are joined by Prof Kim Bennell to discuss the results of the study.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/543-kim-bennell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Prof Kim Bennell </a>is a research physiotherapist and her current positions include Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor and Director of the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine (CHESM), in Physiotherapy at the School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, NHMRC Investigator Fellow (L2) and Director of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Translational Research in Musculoskeletal Pain. She leads a multidisciplinary team including people from physiotherapy, medicine, exercise science, podiatry and psychology. Kim’s research focuses on conservative non-drug management of musculoskeletal conditions particularly osteoarthritis with an emphasis on the role of exercise in both prevention and management.</p><p><br></p><p>RESOURCES</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2786501\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Research paper: Effect of Intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma vs Placebo Injection on Pain and Medial Tibial Cartilage Volume in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis - The RESTORE Randomized Clinical Trial</a></li><li><a href=\"https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2786526\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Editorial: Platelet-Rich Plasma for Osteoarthritis and Achilles Tendinitis</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><ul><li>Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ProfDavidHunter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ProfDavidHunter</a> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/jointactionorg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jointactionorg</a></li><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello@jointaction.info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@jointaction.info</a></li><li>Website: <a href=\"https://www.jointaction.info/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.jointaction.info/podcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is our last episode of the year, if you haven't already, please subscribe so you don't miss out on new episodes! We would also be very grateful if you could leave us a review :)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"David Hunter, PhD, FRACP (Rheum)"}