The Arthritis Action Podcast

In this episode of our podcast, Marc talks to Elizabeth Takyi, a podcast presenter, lecturer, neurodiversity storyteller, and Arthritis Action Trustee. The pair discuss Elizabeth’s own experience of arthritis, some of the stigma surrounding it within her community, and how perceptions of health conditions can be culturally linked. www.arthritisaction.org.uk podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk neurobox....

In this episode Marc speaks to Dr Giles Hazan, a GP with Extended Reach in Musculoskeletal Medicine at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, to discuss managing arthritis alongside other conditions, how they may impact on each other and how you and your doctor can best manage these. www.arthritisaction.org.uk podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

Welcome to a new season of the podcast, in this first episode Marc talks to Jake Fretwell from the St Mary’s Surgery in Ely about how to get the most out of your medical appointments including describing your symptoms, making a plan of action and who else you may be referred to in the surgery. www.arthritisaction.org.uk podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

In this Winter special, Marc, Leah and Terry discuss how to keep warm at this time of year, sharing tips on managing your arthritis including heating your home and self, food and gadgets to help beat the chills. If you would like to donate to the Appeal mentioned in the podcast the link is https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/make-donation/

Marc speaks to Dan Rebolledo and Helena Dickin, Chartered Physiotherapists from South Coast Rx Physiotherapy. They discuss how seeing a physiotherapist can be beneficial to those living with arthritis, and how adding pilates into your programme can help increase your strength, mobility and reduce your pain levels. www.southcoastrxphysiotherapy.co.uk www.nhs.uk/conditions/physiotherapy/accessing ww...

Marc speaks to Dr Nicholas Fuggle, Associate Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southampton, and the Alan Turing Institute Clinical AI Interest Group co-organiser. They discuss the role artificial intelligence (AI) currently plays in the research and treatment of arthritis, and how it could be applied in the future of healthcare. https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/ podcast@arthritisact...

Marc and Leah talk to Catherine Trowmans, a practicing Registered Veterinary Nurse and owner of Happy Paws Pet Services in Ely. We discuss taking care of a pet when you have arthritis, as well as taking care of a pet that has arthritis! https://www.happypawsely.com/ https://cinnamon.org.uk/ https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/ podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

Marc talks to Arthritis Action’s Medical Advisor Dr Wendy Holden, Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at North Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss some of the unbelievable ways that people used to treat arthritis in the past, from radioactive materials, to high powered hoses, to injecting gold. www.arthritisaction.org.uk podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

In this episode Marc talks to Dr Sarah Watts, Clinical Director of the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies Service about what talking therapies are and how they can help people with long term pain conditions to come to terms with their diagnosis, as well as learn how to deal with unhelpful thoughts. https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-se...

Leah, Terry and Marc discuss the challenges and limitations faced by young adults with arthritis in four key areas (work and university; social life; travelling; family life), as well as adjustments to help overcome these. podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk www.arthritisaction.org.uk

In this episode, Katherine Dyer, Pain Service Lead Nurse at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, joins Marc to discuss types of pain, the difficulties pain may bring in people with long-term conditions, how to manage it, and what help and support is available. www.arthritisaction.org.uk podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

Marc speaks to Arthritis Action volunteer Vanya Spasova. Vanya discusses how receiving a diagnosis at an early age has affected her personal life, academic pursuits, hobbies, and social activities. www.arthritisaction.org.uk podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

S2 E2 Cooking with arthritis: In this episode Marc is joined by Emily Johnson, aka the Arthritis Foodie. Marc and Emily discuss how people living with arthritis can benefit from good nutrition. Emily also shares her tips and tricks when it comes to cooking, and discusses her new book ‘Eat Well with Arthritis: Over 85 delicious recipes from Arthritis Foodie’. https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie www.a...

We are back with a second series of the Arthritis Action Podcast. Marc, Terry and Leah kick off the season with a chat about getting an arthritis diagnosis; from the therapies available, to how to speak to your GP, to what services are available and where to find them. www.arthritisaction.org.uk podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

In this, the final episode of the series, Marc and Sarah talk about the impact that a diagnosis of arthritis can have on a person. They share some tips for learning to live with a long term condition that can help keep you mentally and emotionally well. Learn how to manage your “arthritis backpack”. Visit www.arthritisaction.org.uk 

Marc and David Vaux, Therapies  Manager and Exercise Lead at Arthritis Action discuss pain and arthritis. David, a registered Osteopath talks about the key benefits of movement and strengthening the muscles around joints to help decrease pain. Learn more about how pain affects the brain and body and why arthritis causes pain in the joints. David takes us through the different techniques inclu...

In this Episode Leah, Terry and Marc discuss how important goal setting can be when self managing your arthritis. They also explore the different methods that can be used and how to make it a practical, and acheivable part of your routine, as well as sharing some of their own experiences, and talking about what support Arthritis Action can offer.  Visit www.arthritisaction.org.uk 

Sarah Vickerstaff, Member and trustee of Arthritis shares her experiences of living with arthritis and what she wishes she had known about the condition.  Listen to Sarah’s tips and hints and her experience of having surgery for arthritis.  Visit www.arthritisaction.org.uk 

Arthritis Action’s registered Dietitian, Martin Lau, talks about the key role that diet and weight management plays in helping to manage arthritis. Find out the truth about what foods are “good” and “bad” for arthritis and how a Mediterranean diet can help you stay healthy. 

Marc and Terry chat with one of our Members, Diana to find out how she manages her daily live with arthritis. Diana explains her challenges in getting around and the gadgets, equipment and techniques that make her life much easier so she can achieve her goals. 

Marc and Leah chat to one of our Members, Olga on the topic of how communication can help her manage her life. By being open and communicating about how arthritis affects her, people can help her get through each day.

In this episode Marc and Leah sit down with a member of Arthritis Action; Katherine Jackson to discuss how important exercise and activity can be for people living with arthritis, and also to talk about some of the challenges and difficulties that come along with it.

In this episode Leah and Marc sit down with a friend of the charity; Chris Field to discuss how arthritis has affected his work life and how he manages the condition whilst still in full time employment.

In this inaugural episode Arthritis Action team members Marc, Leah and Terry discuss the importance and challenges of pacing with arthritis and how vital planning and preparation can be for managing it better.

Welcome to the Arthritis Action Podcast. Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. In the upcoming episodes we will be talking to our staff, our members, and healthcare professionals about arthritis and what you can do manage it better. For more information and future episode listings please visit www.arthritsaction.org...