Adventuring with Osteoarthritis – Details, episodes & analysis

It is POSSIBLE to find relief from stiff joints in the morning! 

You just need the right strategies to help you.

Stiff joints in the morning is a common symptom of osteoarthritis. It may take up to 30 minutes of moving around for the stiffness to subside. There may even be accompanying joint pain as well. You are not alone in experiencing this. 

As a physical therapist, I wanted to shed light on how you can reduce both morning stiffness and joint pain so you can set yourself up for success during the day. Join me, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT and osteoarthritis specialist, as I explain 10 strategies on how to best get a good night's sleep and help you feel better in the morning. 

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Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Food can have incredible anti-inflammatory effects! 

Eating the right foods can contribute to reduced arthritis pain, reduced stiffness and can help to preserve the joint, preventing progression of osteoarthritis. Including certain foods into your osteoarthritis diet can make you feel so much better and give you more freedom to move.

In this video, join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis as she explains which foods can be beneficial in reducing inflammation and helping your arthritic joints feel better.

There is also one ingredient that can wreak havoc on arthritic joints and can actually lead to more inflammation. Learn about this towards the end of the video.

Making a change to your diet to include broccoli, walnuts, blueberries and fatty fish can make a big difference in reducing overall inflammation and seeing improvements in your symptoms related to osteoarthritis. 

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

As a guest on the Bob and Brad podcast, we discussed the most important facts about osteoarthritis that can help you on your path to pain relief. 

Oftentimes, you may be told you have osteoarthritis but are given a very limited explanation as to why you are in pain and what you can do about it. 

As a physical therapist I have made it my mission to fill in the gaps and show you what is truly possible despite having osteoarthritis. 

In this interview, I discuss with Mike from the Bob and Brad podcast about: 

• What osteoarthritis is 
• What are the factors that make osteoarthritis symptoms worse
• What are the biggest myths around osteoarthritis 
• What are the best ways to find pain relief and what the research says

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Knee osteoarthritis may have slowed her down, but this ex-strongwoman competitor refused to give up on her dreams - see how she's making a comeback! Now finding adventure hiking seaside trails, she's unlocking many more adventures. 

It can be incredibly common to feel stuck after a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, unsure where to turn next. If you want to be active with osteoarthritis and find pain relief, it is possible! You just need the right steps forward.

We discuss Rachel's:
- strong woman competition history
- how knee osteoarthritis changed her life
- how she went from feeling stuck to taking the leap into the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint
- her biggest struggle and how she works to overcome it
- her words for you if you are on the fence about starting your journey

Rachel has put in the work and I am so excited to see what else she is able to accomplish! 

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If you feel like you have tried everything but still haven't found pain relief, you are not alone. When it comes to arthritis pain relief, there are factors to consider that can increase pain that some people miss. The main priorities are food, sleep, and movement but there are in fact other factors that contribute too.

In this episode we will discuss the other common reason pain continues and how to understand what this continued pain means. 

This episode is all about gaining a new perspective to break through your continued pain. 

Protein blog post: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/protein-for-arthritis/
Joint replacement surgery blog post: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-joint-replacement/

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Skiing is possible with osteoarthritis. The biggest challenge is simply making sure your body and your joints are prepared for the forces through your joints. Skiing takes a certain degree of strength and control in order to be successful in avoiding high levels of pain while out on the mountain. 

In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Greg Louie, a physical therapist known as “The Ski PT”. You’ll learn:

1. What you need to consider to prepare your joints for skiing
2. Why balance is something you shouldn’t skip out on
3. Recovery strategies to optimize your time on the mountain

And MORE! 

Find Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/ 

Find Greg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacyrehabandperformance.skiing 

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

If you want to learn how to walk further and faster- we have the episode for you! Join Alyssa with her guest Joy who is a fellow physical therapist and the Clinical Evidence Specialist for Urban Poling, a company who produces specialized walking poles and programs. In this episode we discussed: 

1. Why walking poles are beneficial even if you think you don’t need them
2. How they can be beneficial to arthritic joints in particular
3. What the research says
4. Powerful case study

Website: urbanpoling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanpoling

Contact Joy: [email protected]

Amazon Activator Poles

If purchasing the Activator Poles for nordic/fitness walking, they will need to also purchase the booties

Amazon Booty Tips

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Unsure where to start video: https://youtu.be/enhBZ0VM1tM

Did you know that insulin resistance and blood sugar control play a huge role in the development and the progression of osteoarthritis? If you are dealing with joint pain and haven't been able to find relief, insulin resistance could be the culprit. 

In this video learn the connection between insulin, cartilage, inflammation and insulin resistance. Learn the top things you can do to reverse insulin resistance and how to get started even with osteoarthritis. 

Learn more about blood sugar and exercise's impact at this podcast: https://joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-improving-blood-sugar-control-with-exercise

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Disclaimer: This post is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Dr. Emily Warren, PT, DPT is a fellow physical therapist here in Utah and specializes in helping patients with pain related to their spine. 

Today we discussed sciatica, a common injury many people with osteoarthritis face. There are some considerations when it comes to treatment as well as preventing it from coming back. One of the most common symptoms of sciatica is pain down your leg but it can actually come from different sources. 

We discussed: 

1. What are some of the causes of sciatica pain
2. Why movement is incredibly important for pain relief and prevention
3. What to consider when trying to move with sciatica pain 

Sign up for the free sciatica relief series: https://emilywarrendpt.ck.page/sciaticareliefseries

Find out more about Emily at her website: www.emilywarrendpt.com

IG: @dremilywarrendpt

FB: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyWarrenPhysicalTherapy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emilywarren1444/featured

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

Have you recently taken a break from exercise because life happened and you got busy?

Breaks happen but the most important thing is getting back into the swing of consistent movement and making it a priority again. 

There are 3 considerations when getting back into a routine to help avoid setting off a flare, injuring yourself, or increasing your pain levels. These three things are: 

1. Increase frequency of rest 
2. Shorten workouts 
3. Consider full body moves 

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.