Adventuring with Arthritis

Have you ever wondered how much movement you really need when it comes to finding arthritis pain relief and feeling stronger? There are different goals based upon two things: Your pain levels Your current level of activity  When just starting out and/or with higher levels of pain, including 5-10 minutes of purposeful movement into your day can be incredibly helpful.  If you have a higher fitness l...

As a physical therapist who specializes in helping people find osteoarthritis pain relief and unlock adventure, I wanted to share the top 5 things I would never do. The goal of this video is to give you your power back when it comes to finding arthritis pain relief and let you know what is possible. Words can be extremely powerful. Remember you do have power.  In this episode I discuss:  1. How im...

7 minute seated youtube routine: https://youtu.be/M0lLstyOqRw In this episode Dr. Alyssa, PT discusses how to get started with exercise even if it feels impossible, even if everything hurts. It’s all about understanding how to reduce the size of the barrier that is standing in your way of getting started. Whether it’s time, confusion on what exercise to do, hesitation because everything hurts- it...

Buff Bones Website: https://buff-bones.com/ Buff Bones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotbuffbones/   In this episode, Rebakah Rotstein of Buff Bones and I discuss: What osteoporosis/osteopenia is Rebekah’s own story with osteoporosis Are medications needed? What you need to be asking your doctor about How significant exercise needs to be in your life Osteoporosis can exist with osteoarthrit...

Find out more about the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint at: https://arthritisadventure.com Linda is a member of the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint, my signature online program walking you through how to find confidence both physically and mentally with osteoarthritis. With all the discouragement that is out there, it is totally normal to feel frustrated, confused, and angry about osteoarthritis. But...

Please listen to episode 54 FIRST: X-rays and MRIs do not decide surgery, what you need to know before you make a decision https://www.buzzsprout.com/1886674/episodes/11934530 In this episode Dr. Alyssa, PT discusses 4 patient stories of what they were told about their x-rays and how they moved forward to success. Without the right direction, looking at an MRI or x-ray can be scary- especially if...

Blog post on how to decide on a joint replacement surgery: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-joint-replacement/ One of the biggest misconceptions about osteoarthritis is that the x-ray or MRI of your joint tells the whole story about the pain you’re experiencing. Upwards of 75-80% of people have arthritic changes on an x-ray but do not experience frequent joint pain…...

Learn what to prioritize every day with arthritis in this episode with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she discusses the most important treatment aspects when searching for arthritis pain relief. The three keys of variety, quality sleep, and adding in anti-inflammatory foods can help you get started towards your arthritis adventure. Sleep blog post: https://kee...

Walking can be challenging, especially with spine, hip, knee, and/or ankle osteoarthritis. The common way of thinking is if you want to get better at something, you just need more repetitions. With walking this actually isn’t the case. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT explains why and how to break through the plateau and actually get closer to your goals! Walking longer distances, shopping, tr...

According to the Journal of Rheumatology (Wolfe et al 2005), “jaw pain is present in about 19% of patients with RA and OA, and is primarily a marker for a general pain increase and symptom sensitivity problem” PMID: 16331775 I brought on today’s guest to talk about jaw pain, jaw arthritis, and any secondary pain associated with it because it is something that is rarely talked about.  Dr. Liana Sve...

Better Balance 5 part series, video 1: https://youtu.be/7EbHryt9YGM 5 minute balance routine: https://youtu.be/inO9BStdPcc   10 balance exercises using a shoe box: https://youtu.be/Dv-JryhbFd4 Balance and cardio follow along: https://youtu.be/i85xC8pWTEI   Balance is incredibly important when it comes to not only feeling more confident on uneven surfaces but also when searching for osteoarthritis...

Dr Joel Rosen’s websites: https://drjoelrosen.com/ https://thetruthaboutadrenalfatigue.com/   Dr. Joel Rosen has a background as a doctor of chiropractic and specializes in functional medicine, in particular- adrenal fatigue. If you are feeling tired, unmotivated, and downright exhausted- this episode is for you.  Dr. Joel answers:  What are the main drivers of fatigue? How can you unlock your hid...

Follow Elizabeth on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausedietplan/ Get her book here: https://amzn.to/3h03WlB Watch the video on joint pain and menopause here: https://youtu.be/J3soH57W1AU I was joined by Elizabeth Ward, a registered dietitian and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan as we discussed all things joint pain, menopause, and food! She answered:  What’s the most surprising thin...

Follow Teri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nocrumbsleft/ Get Teri’s Cookbook, No Crumbs Left: https://amzn.to/3TXKCU7   Teri Turner is a bestselling author of her cookbook, No Crumbs Left, that gives you so many delicious ideas and recipes for healthy foods. Teri is also a traveler, blogger, and an adventurer which made her perfect for this podcast. She has also gone through a meniscus te...

If you want to be able to do stairs like you used to- this is the episode for you. If you want to easily walk up stairs and do it without pain- this is the episode for you.  Your ability to climb stairs says a lot about your strength and your pain levels believe it or not, according to the research.  Read the blog post here diving into all things stair climbing and osteoarthritis: https://keepthea...

With over 130k followers on instagram, 4.8million views on pinterest, 55k+ on tiktok and over 20k subscribers on youtube, Keep the Adventure Alive has grown into a movement in helping those with osteoarthritis- not only find pain relief but find adventure.  Here I share behind the scenes stories about why I started helping those with osteoarthritis, what I’ve done to grow the community, and why I...

As a physical therapist and arthritis specialist, I know that finding pain relief from osteoarthritis is not easy. If you are feeling stuck or spinning your wheels without success with pain relief- I’m glad you’re here.  One of the biggest challenges I see in osteoarthritis care is actually understanding what causes your pain because this is the gateway to finding solutions. Pain can be triggered...

In this podcast, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT answers your common questions about topics related to osteoarthritis. In this episode she discusses the following topics:  Joint stiffness and if it improves  Neuropathy, proprioception and improving balance  Heat for arthritis pain Pain in the back of the knee Fibromyalgia Rest and recovery after exercise  These are all in relation to osteoarthritis and d...

Pickleball is growing in popularity and is possible to play with osteoarthritis! Join in on this interview with Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes, PT, DPT as she explains how to be successful in enjoying pickleball and how to prepare your joints for it. In this episode we discuss:    How is pickleball different from tennis? What movements do you need to be able to do to compete in pickleball? How to be succes...

Dizziness can occur with neck stiffness and pain so if you are experiencing symptoms of dizziness or diagnosed with PPPD, cervicogenic dizziness, or vertigo- this episode is for you. Both Dr. Madison Oak, PT and Dr. Drew Hanley, PT specialize in treating symptoms of dizziness in relation to neck pain and stiffness in their own ways. In this episode we talked about:  The different types of dizzines...

Find out more about Dr. Conley and Gait Happens: https://www.gaithappens.com/ Feet are so incredibly important whether you have osteoarthritis in them or not. They are our first contact with the ground and can dictate how your other joints react to stress too. In this episode we talked about:  When foot orthotics may be helpful and when they aren’t What to consider when looking for shoes Why range...

Follow Ayesha and Dean Sherzai on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraindocs/   Check out their website: https://thebraindocs.com/   Neuro academy: http://neuroacademy.com/   Ayesha and Dean Sherzai are neurologists and scientists. They are experts in the topic of brain health and learning how to optimize your body to fend off diseases like Alzheimers and Dementia. Today we discussed: How p...

Follow Dr. Joe on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoetatta/ Check out his website here: https://integrativepainscienceinstitute.com/   Dr. Joe Tatta is a fellow physical therapist and an expert in chronic pain management through holistic approaches. With chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the research is pointing more and more towards a whole body approach vers...

Find out more about Erica here: https://www.ericacuni.com/ Follow Erica on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ericacuni/   Erica is an integrative mental health expert and is a licensed therapist in marriage and family therapy. Stress levels can negatively impact osteoarthritis pain. Finding ways to cope can be very powerful in your journey to pain relief. Erica sheds light on her own journ...

11 Exercises for Degenerative Disc Disease: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/exercise-for-degenerative-disc-disease/ Follow along workout: https://youtu.be/-vYWY2xrat0 6 exercises to help with degenerative disc disease: https://youtu.be/7m7O_I3hVZA 3 things to avoid with degenerative disc disease:  Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can negatively impact your life without the right action steps forw...