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Joint Action

Joint Action

By: David Hunter PhD FRACP (Rheum)
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Joint Action is a podcast hosted by David Hunter.



As a consequence of isolation, those living with osteoarthritis related disability may become less fit, more depressed and anxious, more socially isolated and gain weight. It is critical at times like this that people with osteoarthritis have their burden and disability minimised and their knowledge of how to manage the disease enhanced. Join David as he interviews the world's leading experts in osteoarthritis.



Professor David Hunter is a rheumatology clinician researcher whose main research focus has been clinical and translational research in osteoarthritis. He is the Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology and Professor of Medicine at University of Sydney and the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is ranked as the worlds leading expert in osteoarthritis on Expertscape.com since 2014.

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You can send in your questions to hello@jointaction.info and follow us on Twitter @jointactionorg and @ProfDavidHunter

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Episodes
  • High heels, high risk? Investigating the impact of footwear on knees with Dr Kathryn Mills

    High heels, high risk? Investigating the impact of footwear on knees with Dr Kathryn Mills
    May 11 2025

    High heels have long been associated with fashion - but what impact do they have on your joints? This week, Professor David Hunter is joined by physiotherapist and footwear researcher Dr. Kathryn Mills to unpack the biomechanics of high heels and their effect on knee health.


    From changes in posture and joint compression to the importance of shoe comfort and replacement, this episode blends science with practical advice for anyone managing knee pain or osteoarthritis. Plus, learn what to look for in a good shoe and when to seek professional help from a podiatrist or physiotherapist.


    RESOURCES

    • Human Movement Montreal Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/humanmovementmontreal/
    • Australian Podiatry Association: https://www.podiatry.org.au/
    • Australian Podiatry Association Fact Sheets: https://www.podiatry.org.au/foot-health-resources/footwear-health-check/footwear-health-check

    CONNECT WITH US

    • Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
    • Instagram: @osteoarthritisresearchgroup
    • Email: osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au
    • Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

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    33 mins
  • New Joints, New Moves: How Joint Replacements Impact Physical Activity Levels with Dr Tim Lindsay

    New Joints, New Moves: How Joint Replacements Impact Physical Activity Levels with Dr Tim Lindsay
    Apr 27 2025

    Can joint replacements reduce pain, help you move more - and live longer? In this week's podcast episode, we explore the untold benefits of hip and knee replacements beyond pain relief. Dr Tim Lindsay, clinician and researcher at Imperial College London, joins us to share insights from large-scale studies that show how joint replacement can restore physical activity levels and potentially reduce premature mortality. We also discuss why recovery takes time, how expectations should be managed, and what patients can realistically achieve after surgery. If you're considering joint replacement or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers evidence-based clarity and hope.


    RESOURCES


    ARTICLES

    • Device-Measured Physical Activity in 3506 Individuals with Knee or Hip Arthroplasty: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38109175
    • Wearable device measured physical activity and future health risk: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-1012-3

    CONNECT WITH US

    • Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
    • Instagram: @osteoarthritisresearchgroup
    • Email: osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au
    • Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

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    40 mins
  • The risk of bias in trial design and what this means for clinical practice with Dr Bruno da Costa

    The risk of bias in trial design and what this means for clinical practice with Dr Bruno da Costa
    Apr 13 2025

    In this episode of Joint Action, Professor David Hunter is joined by Dr. Bruno da Costa, Associate Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Toronto and Senior Scientist at the University of Oxford, to unpack the evidence behind injections for osteoarthritis.


    Dr. da Costa shares insights from his recent systematic review and network meta-analysis of clinical trials, revealing just how limited - and at times unreliable - the evidence is for many joint injection therapies.


    This episode explores:

    • Which injections (if any) offer real benefit - and for how long
    • The surprising extent of bias in osteoarthritis trials
    • Why some results may not be as credible as they seem
    • The role of placebo effects and commercial influence
    • What this means for people living with osteoarthritis


    If you’ve ever considered injection therapy, this episode will help you sort fact from fiction.


    RESOURCES

    • S04E10 - Care for an oil change? The role of viscosupplementation for osteoarthritis wit Dr Bruno da Costa: https://www.jointaction.info/podcast/episode/6cda642b/care-for-an-oil-change-the-role-of-viscosupplementation-for-osteoarthritis-with-dr-bruno-da-costa
    • Infographic - How effective are intra-articular interventions for osteoarthritis?: https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/s/0225-Clinical-Editors-Choice.png
    • Article - Effectiveness and safety of intra-articular interventions for knee and hip osteoarthritis based on large randomized trials: A systematic review and network meta-analysis: https://www.oarsijournal.com/article/S1063-4584(24)01389-X/fulltext



    CONNECT WITH US

    • Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
    • Instagram: @osteoarthritisresearchgroup
    • Email: osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au
    • Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

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    38 mins
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