{"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/67639ef12d58c98423059436?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Your osteoarthritis questions answered by Prof. David Hunter","description":"<p>In our final episode for 2024, we answer your burning questions about osteoarthritis! Host Professor David Hunter dives deep into a variety of listener-submitted topics, including:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The evidence (or lack thereof) behind treatments like pentosan polysulfate and Epiitalis</li><li>Whether weightlifting and high-impact activities increase the risk of osteoarthritis</li><li>The role of genetics, injury, and lifestyle in joint health</li><li>Crepitus: what those joint sounds really mean</li><li>Progression of osteoarthritis and the factors that influence it</li><li>And the big question: Will osteoarthritis ever be curable?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>With engaging insights, evidence-based answers, and a personal touch, this Q&amp;A episode wraps up the year with invaluable guidance for managing joint health.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for being part of the Joint Action community. We look forward to continuing to bring you the latest in osteoarthritis research and care in 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>RESOURCES</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast episodes</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.jointaction.info/podcast/episode/bebd0387/does-running-cause-knee-osteoarthritis-with-dr-christian-barton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">S03E16 - Does running cause knee osteoarthritis with Dr Christian Barton</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.jointaction.info/podcast/episode/ba65f2f8/core-outcome-sets-for-osteoarthritis-trials-with-prof-toby-smith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">S05E05 - Core outcome sets for osteoarthritis trials with Prof. Toby Smith</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Articles</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29728929/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Running does not increase symptoms or structural progression in people with knee osteoarthritis: data from the osteoarthritis initiative by Dr Grace Lowe et al.</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Websites</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://omeract.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OMERACT: Outcome Measures in Rheumatology</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/tops-study-overview\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/ProfDavidHunter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ProfDavidHunter</a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/jointactionorg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jointactionorg</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/osteoarthritisresearchgroup/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@osteoarthritisresearchgroup</a></li><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au</a></li><li>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.jointaction.info/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.jointaction.info/podcast</a></li></ul>","author_name":"David Hunter, PhD, FRACP (Rheum)"}