In this week's episode of Joint Action, we explore how the built environment - where you live, work, and move - impacts your likelihood of staying physically active while living with osteoarthritis. Our guest, Dr. Sarah Gebauer, a family physician and translational epidemiologist, discusses the concept of "walkability" and how access to sidewalks, parks, and public spaces can influence your ability to engage in physical activity. We also dive into the broader social determinants of health, including economic stability, social support networks, and neighborhood characteristics, and how these factors contribute to health disparities.

Join us as we uncover how small changes in your environment can lead to significant improvements in managing osteoarthritis and enhancing overall well-being.

RESOURCES

Journal articles

• Neighborhood Characteristics & Walking Behavior Among Adults with Arthritis: An NHIS Study - Pocha - Arthritis Care & Research - Wiley Online Library

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In this week's episode of Joint Action, we dive deep into the question: why do women experience more osteoarthritis than men? Host Professor David Hunter is joined by experts Assistant Professor Tristan Maerz and Assistant Professor Dieuwke Schiphof to explore the biological and gender-based differences that contribute to osteoarthritis prevalence, symptoms, and treatment disparities.

They discuss the complex interplay between hormones, joint structure, body composition, and pain perception. With insights from preclinical research, they reveal how the field is evolving to better understand these sex and gender differences, and what this could mean for future treatments.

Tune in to discover why these gaps in knowledge are crucial to closing the gender gap in osteoarthritis care, and how staying active plays a key role for everyone living with the condition.

RESOURCES

Journal articles

• From cartilage to culture: Opportunities for unraveling the complexities of osteoarthritis through sex and gender

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The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study run by University of Sydney researchers is currently recruiting woman aged 50 years or older with a BMI of 30 or more. The study is perfect for women who would like to take control of their health and participate in diet and exercise classes or health education classes in a safe and supportive environment. To learn more, visit: www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/tops-study-overview

In this week's episode, we replay a popular episode recorded with Prof David Hunter and Dr Mariana Wingood in 2022. Staying physically active is not only important for people with osteoarthritis, but all adults. Participating in physical activity can help improve mobility, physical conditioning and reduce the risk of falls. However, despite the numerous health benefits of staying physically active, many older adults do not meet the recommended guidelines. We know it is often hard staying active so wanted to unpack that and give some tips and tricks for staying active. In this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Mariana Wingood to discuss how we can increase our levels of physical activity.

RESOURCES

• The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study (TOPS)

Journal articles

• Physical Activity and Physical Activity Participation Barriers Among Adults 50 years and Older During the COVID-19 PandemicThe Inventory of Physical Activity Barriers for Adults 50 Years and Older: Refinement and Validation
• Community-Dwelling Older Adults and Physical Activity Recommendations: Patterns of Aerobic, Strengthening, and Balance Activities
• Feet/Footwear-Related Fall Risk Screening Tool for Older Adults: Development and Content Validation
• APTA Geriatrics’ Guiding Principles for Best Practices in Geriatric Physical Therapy: An Executive Summary
• Pain Neuroscience Education for Older Adults

Websites

• Go4Life
• Vivifrail
• National Council on Aging

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• Twitter @elevatingEBP

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