Adventuring with Arthritis

Dr. Betty Delass, PT is a local physical therapist here in Salt Lake City and specializes in pelvic health. She is passionate about helping people pre, during, or post pregnancy and beyond find pain relief and experience improved quality of life! Today Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT and Dr. Betty Delass PT discussed urinary incontinence in relation to painful joints and osteoarthritis.  Find a pelvic physica...

Join the free four day challenge here: https://www.arthritisadventure.com/challenge Video to help with immediate arthritis pain relief: https://youtu.be/eZQh0VjNA-I   Getting better sleep can be hard with osteoarthritis. Pain and stiffness can keep you up. As it turns out, the research has found that poor sleep quality can actually make you more sensitive to pain. It is important to focus on quali...

Follow Jane on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingjane/   Links to both of Janes Books:   190 Weight Loss Hacks: https://geni.us/jtr-hacks   Menopause Weight Loss Book: https://geni.us/jtr-menopause   Jane Thurnell-Read is a weight loss and healthy aging author as well as a blogger. She is in her 70s and living out her own wellness journey through weight training, veganism, and more...

Osteoarthritis Question and Answer:   How does weather impact OA? Is massage helpful? Is heavy lifting bad? Best stretches right out of bed? Can you regrow cartilage? OA and scoliosis Are there different stages of OA? Grinding in the knee- will it go away? Benefits of ankle fusion with OA? Why do I have good days and bad days? // Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Resources : Kicking off your Own Art...

Follow Dina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disabledgardener/ Read her blog post about her knee replacement journey: https://disabledgardener.com/new-year-new-knee/   Gardening with arthritis video: https://youtu.be/jDxOTgOiXP0   Dina generously shares her recent experience with a total knee replacement in this episode. So often you are not given the full details on the surgery and what is...

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 9.6 million views for her second TEDx talk "Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique". With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health. She is passionate about h...

Build your Flare up Toolkit free training from Cheryl: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2021/06/30/build-your-flare-up-toolkit-free-training/    The Happiness Trap book: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Trap-Struggling-Start-Living/dp/1590305841/ref=asc_df_1590305841   List of my favorite Arthritis Products - Affiliate links: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2020/03/17/my-favorit...

Find out more about Dr. Jenn Salib Huber here on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/?hl=en Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a registered dietitian and naturopathic doctor residing in the Netherlands currently but is a Canada native. She helps women find the confidence they deserve in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode we dive into:  How joint pain fits into menopause and...

Find out more about Katie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/katieosteen_/ Here is her website: https://www.doctorkatieosteen.com/ In this episode, Dr. Katie Osteen, PT and I discuss:  The risk factors for plantar fasciitis How you can prevent plantar fasciitis from coming back How to keep your feet healthy and what tools work best  Her favorite exercises for plantar fasciitis  Plantar fasc...

Listen to the free webclass on How to Adventure With Osteoarthritis: https://www.keeptheadventurealive.com/webclass In this LIVE Q&A session that took place on instagram, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT delves into how to walk faster, how to walk longer, and what is necessary to be able to actually enjoy walking longer distances. You’ll also hear about bone spurs, which can be very common with osteoarthri...

Follow Sarah on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarahmcnurlin.dpt/ Find out more about Sarah’s practice Pinyon PT if you are local to SLC: https://www.pinyonpt.com/ In this episode we talked about: What are the biggest challenges when dealing with back and neck pain? What do back/neck spasms really mean and what causes them? Can your discs really slip and what a disc herniation means? The...

Find out more about the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint here: https://www.arthritisadventure.com Add variety to your workout! https://youtu.be/TIgw9Lcjzhc There is a lot of misinformation along with confusing information about osteoarthritis that can send you down the wrong path. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist explains the top 5 mistakes she commonly sees when talking with and treating clients...

Follow Susan on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/susanniebergallfitness/ In today’s episode we talked about:  Weight loss habits that actually work  Why you aren’t losing weight  How osteoarthritis has impacted Susan’s training and mindset Finding success with osteoarthritis pain management  2 simple steps you can get started with today to lose weight and find arthritis pain relief  How t...

Marcy Schoenborn was so tired of feeling sick and tired. At 49 she began to turn her health around. Her pre-diabetes had turned to diabetes, she gained 50 lbs and just wanted to feel healthier. Now she is approaching 60 and is the fittest she has ever been. It didn't come easy and it was a process to change her eating and exercise habits but it has absolutely paid off for her! She has a healt...

Best Type of Exercise for Osteoarthritis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hel6KECzaOs&t=1s Joint stiffness relief 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uI5C_obvxk&t=20s Backwards Walking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idMR44bSNEc&t=48s 15 Amazingly Simple Ways to Reduce Inflammation: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/inflammation-reducing-foods-and-habits/ 10 Best Anti-inflammatory F...

Find out more about Dr. Joe Albano in Cottonwood Heights, Utah: https://albanoclinic.com/ Here’s an article I wrote for the Albano clinic: https://albanoclinic.com/10-best-exercises-after-a-stem-cell-injection-in-your-knee/ Today Dr. Joe Albano and Alyssa discuss stem cells, PRP (platet-rich plasma) and other surgical alternatives to osteoarthritis. Research is now starting to be developed about t...

Jacqueline is a personal trainer in the UK and the founder of Her Garden Gym. You can find her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hergardengym/ . She has created her business on the pillar of active aging- breaking through all kinds of different stereotypes such as ageism, strength training as you get older, and showing you that it is never too late.  I recently did an episode with her on i...

Have you been told you have lumbar arthritis, degenerative disc disease or have just been dealing with chronic back pain? If you haven’t found relief or are struggling to get back to activities like walking- there may be one thing that you’re missing. There is one thing that can actually impact your back or spine pain that many people don’t look at. Find out what it is in this episode with Dr. Aly...

Listen to a conversation with Derek Miles, a physical therapist with Barbell Medicine. We talked about lifting weights with osteoarthritis- why it’s important and how to make it seem less scary! He also talked about powerlifting and how to get involved in a community.  Barbell Medicine brings modern medicine to strength and conditioning. Learn more here: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/   Derek is...

Learn from Corrine, an occupational therapist with a love for hands and helping your hands feel better, especially with osteoarthritis! Today we discussed the top remedies to help relieve morning stiffness, how to prevent the progression of finger deformities, the best ways to protect your thumb, and what surgical options are available. 1. Top remedies for hand osteoarthritis to combat stiffness i...

In this question and answer with me, a physical therapist, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn you will learn how to  find  joint stiffness relief if you are able to jump with osteoarthritis and why you should think about it If high impact exercise is possible again what the best type of exercise is if you have osteoarthritis  It’s time to feel empowered and motivated to adventure. This is your sign to start your own...

Rana Hinman is a physiotherapist and researcher based out of the University of Melbourne in Australia. She has been at the forefront of knee osteoarthritis research as it comes to how both clinicians and patients use various treatments for knee osteoarthritis as well as other treatment options that are available. Here she explains her past research, her future research plans, and what all of these...

Find out more about Dr. Daniel Gibbs here: https://heidenortho.com/doctors/daniel-gibbs/ //Blog post How to decide on joint replacement surgery: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-joint-replacement/ In this episode of Adventuring with Osteoarthritis, Alyssa sat down with Dr. Daniel Gibbs, who is a board certified orthopedic surgeon here in Utah with Heiden Orthopedics....

If you are sitting there thinking, “I really want to start making healthier choices with food but I have no idea where to start…” this episode is for you!  Join EC Synkowski of Optimize Me Nutrition and I as we discussed how to get started towards controlling osteoarthritis pain, controlling your weight, and reaching your nutritional goals. In this episode we discuss:  The best 3 steps to get star...

If you are looking for motivation, hope, and optimism if you have knee osteoarthritis- you are in the right place! I do want to add a disclaimer that this in no way demonizes surgery and there is absolutely a time and place for surgery but it should not be the first and only option. Learn how powerful conservative measures can be.  Watch the Youtube video of this presentation here Read this blog p...