Join Erin and Michelle as they cover another topic contributing to the pain epidemic in our world - osteoarthritis. In this episode, they will talk about the normal age related changes that occur in all of our joints through the passage of time. These are wrinkles on the inside! While it is true that osteoarthritis can cause pain and limited function, there is no correlation between the severity of what is seen on an x-ray and the symptoms a person experiences. A physical therapist won’t be able to change the arthritis, but they can help you develop an exercise and maintenance program to minimize and manage symptoms. Knowing more about pain, what these wrinkles mean, and how to listen to your body are extremely powerful tools to continue aging gracefully!
References:
- Alentorn-Geli, E., Samuelsson, K., Musahl, V., Green, C. L., Bhandari, M., & Karlsson, J. (2017). The Association of Recreational and Competitive Running With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 47(6), 373–390. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2017.7137
- Running and Osteoarthritis: Does Recreational or Competitive Running Increase the Risk? (2017). Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 47(6), 391–391. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2017.0505
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information for community education purposes only, and does not take into account your specific comorbidities that your current healthcare provider may be managing. Please contact your care provider with questions regarding anything particular to you.