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Exercise, physical activity and education are the cornerstone treatments for osteoarthritis. However, despite their proven efficacy, they are difficult to maintain long-term. Behaviour change techniques, which are specific techniques such as goal-setting or monitoring that can help people stick to an OA management plan long-term. On this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr Shannon Mihalko to discuss how we can use behaviour change techniques to stick to our diet and exercise routines. Dr. Shannon Mihalko is a behavioral scientist whose research focuses on adherence and quality of life in adults with chronic disease, with a special interest in knee osteoarthritis and cancer populations. Specifically, her work examines determinants and consequences of behavior change and adherence, with a specific focus on building self-efficacy in older adults to engage in physical activity and healthy nutritional practices on their road to independence.CONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcast

On the second installment of this two part series, we share some insights from our osteoarthritis experts this season.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!

On this two part series, we share some insights from our osteoarthritis experts this season.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!

Steve is a 56-year old father of three. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia – five miles from the White House in Washington, D.C. Steve spent 25 years building his own marketing and publishing company focused in the tech space – representing major firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. He served on the USO DC board for 15 years – the largest not for profit supporting US military and their families. He’s physically active. He does resistance and cardio training. He grew up playing a lot of sports and got back into working out very regularly 17 years ago. He has osteoarthritis in both his elbows. Subsequently, he has also been diagnosed with OA in knees, shoulders, and hips. On this episode of Joint Action, we hear about Steve's journey with osteoarthritis.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!

Exercise and physical activity are important not only for those with knee osteoarthritis, but all individuals. However, negative beliefs about pain and the body may hinder movement. Do you have knee osteoarthritis? Do you feel afraid to move? On this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr JP Caneiro to discuss beliefs about movement and their impact and how you can become more confident with movement. Dr JP Caneiro has over 17 years of experience as a clinician, researcher and lecturer on the field of musculoskeletal pain management. He has published over 40 research papers and presented his work in key conferences across the globe. He is an emerging leader on the field of chronic pain, particularly in the management of back pain and osteoarthritis.RESOURCESWebsitesManaging knee painThe A-Z of OAExercising with painJournal ArticlesThree steps to changing the narrative about knee osteoarthritis care: a call to actionCONNECT 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!

Hip and knee osteoarthritis are leading causes of global disability. Most osteoarthritis research has focused on the knee, but what do we know about hip osteoarthritis? Although they are both joints in the leg, there are differences in the prevalence, outcomes and recommended treatments. On this episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr Michelle Hall to discuss the differences in hip and knee osteoarthritis. Dr Michelle Hall is a Senior Research Fellow and Dame Kate Campbell Fellow in the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine within the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. Michelle is an emerging leader in the field of hip and knee osteoarthritis, with particular interest in exercise.RESOURCESJournal articlesHow does hip osteoarthritis differ from knee osteoarthritis?Knee and hip osteoarthritis are more alike than different in baseline characteristics and outcomes: a longitudinal study of 32,599 patients participating in supervised education and exercise therapyHip Osteoarthritis: Etiopathogenesis and Implications for ManagementCONNECT 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!