Best Exercises For Osteoarthritis Podcasts (2025)

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The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice. 36:10

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This week on the podcast The BMJ investigates Q-COLLAR, an American device that distributors claim can reduce brain injury from contact sports. Investigators James Smoliga and Mu Yang take us through the evidence, and former NFL punter turned US bobsled team member Johnny Townsend explains what this means for sportspeople. Bin Wang from Zhejiang Un…

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Unspoken Pain: The Mental Health-Osteoarthritis Connection 47:21

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In this episode of Honestly Speaking with three60+, “Unspoken Pain: The Mental Health-Osteoarthritis Connection,” we go beyond X-rays and diagnoses to explore the emotional burden of joint pain—and how addressing it can transform your healing journey. Host Anjana Vaswani is joined by Dr. Pooja Sharma, an experienced emotional counselor and therapis…

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PodChatLive 203: Patients trust imaging more than clinicians, lower limb apophysitis incidence & risk factors, and The Centre for Podiatry History 30:17

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PodChatLive 203: Patients trust imaging more than clinicians, lower limb apophysitis incidence & risk factors, and The Centre for Podiatry History Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: “It’s hard to trust an individual, it’s easier to trust an image”—patients with low back pain want imaging as a means of coping with uncer…

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Doctors against the far right 31:11

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Far right rallies have been held across the UK, culminating in a large parade in London where Elon Musk spoke. At the same time, politicians from across the political spectrum are following the talking points of far right parties - and shifting their policies rightward, even the Labour home secretary has said she wishes to double the period migrant…

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Sleepless with OA: How Better Sleep Can Ease Joint Pain 22:24

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Can improving your sleep help reduce osteoarthritis pain? In this episode of Honestly Speaking with three60+, “Sleepless with OA: How Better Sleep Can Ease Joint Pain,” host Anjana Vaswani is joined by Mumbai- and Bangalore-based sleep specialist Dr. Srishti Shroff to address a lesser-discussed but deeply important topic—how chronic pain and insomn…

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PodChatLive 202: Running shoe comfort may reduce injuries, and the risk of osteoarthritis for retired professional footballers 28:07

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PodChatLive 202: Running shoe comfort may reduce injuries, and the risk of osteoarthritis for retired professional footballers Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: Nike Unveils Project Amplify, the World’s First Powered Footwear System for Running and Walking Injury and local injection and the risk of foot/ankle osteoart…

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Cycling and hip osteoarthritis: Evidence and insights with Professor Tom Wainwright 33:10

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Can two wheels really help ease joint pain? On this week's episode we are joined by Professor Tom Wainwright to discuss the benefits of cycling for hip osteoarthritis. He also discusses the findings of his recently completed randomised controlled trial comparing a cycling and educational intervention to usual physiotherapy care. Professor Tom Wainw…

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Osteoarthritis Isn’t “Wear and Tear” - with Dr. Howard Luks 1:04:18

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Ask a question Osteoarthritis is often blamed on “wear and tear,” but the truth is far more empowering. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks joins us to break down what’s really happening inside your joints — and why movement, not rest, is the key to healing and longevity. We talk about: •Why osteoarthritis isn’t caused by using your…

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PodChatLive 201: ChatGPT for hallux rigidus information, the influence of the foot arch on postural sway in MS, and the ‘shrink it and pink it’ approach to women’s running shoes 33:57

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PodChatLive 201: ChatGPT for hallux rigidus information, the influence of the foot arch on postural sway in MS, and the ‘shrink it and pink it’ approach to women’s running shoes Contact us: [email protected] Links from this episode: “If a shoe had been designed from a woman’s foot, would I be running without getting the injuries?” ChatGPT…

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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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The difficulty of delirium diagnosis, the lack of agency in the 10 year plan, and Gaza wounds 44:14

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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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Doctors still have questions about the UK's assisted dying bill 38:05

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In today’s episode: Assisted Dying moves closer to becoming UK law. The proposed legislation to allow people to end their own lives has moved through a second debate in the House of Lords. What do MPs and doctors think of the Bill as it stands? And, new ways to pull research findings from observation alone makes us question whether correlation real…

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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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Starvation in Gaza is a multi-generational disaster 36:45

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In today’s episode: Rethinking how we measure the harm caused by the arms industry The life long, and multigenerational, impact of starvation in Gaza What is the appropriate focus on prevention in general practice? The BMJ's international editor, Jocalyn Clark talks about a new series we've just published - examining the arms industry as a commerci…

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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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CRISPR, stemcell banking, and a football world cup 36:16

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CRISPR technology has revolutionised biological research, and for the first time it’s out of the lab and into the NHS, as NICE has approved its use as cost effective. Kenneth Charles, senior lecturer in haematology at the University of the West Indies explains how the treatment works, and what concerns he has about it's implementation. Also this we…

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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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The pitfalls of home test kits 27:58

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If you’ve been in a high street pharmacy or supermarket recently, chances are you’ll have seen home test kits for all sorts of indications; blood sugar level, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid function, and even some forms of cancer. A new series of article in The BMJ revealing serious concerns with the reliability of these home tests, and raises quest…

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The Future for Physician Associates? | Prof. Gillian Leng 52:53

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Professor Gillian Leng, President of the Royal Society of Medicine was asked to carry out an independent review into the role of physician and anaesthetic associates. She sits down with Kamran Abbasi, editor in chief of The BMJ, to discuss her findings. In the UK, the rollout of physician associates, NHS staff who took on some of the tasks of docto…