Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT

Your entire body is connected.

The way each joint moves and how strong each is matters.

One of the biggest mistakes I see people making as a physical therapist is only focusing on the painful joint. For example, when dealing with knee pain- most people only do localized exercises for the knee- ignoring the rest of the body.

In order to be successful in pain relief, strength and mobility- you have to focus on the big picture. This episode discusses what you need to know and how to get started.

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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.

Surprisingly enough, cycling may not be as effective as you think. But when you look at the reasoning, it begins to make sense...

I recently came across a research article titled: "Stationary cycling exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis" that looked into if cycling is effective at reducing certain symptoms for those with knee osteoarthritis. 

It turns out, it can be helpful for pain but not so much for long term stiffness and mobility. In this episode I'll share the findings of the research as well as a strategy you can use to help fill in the gaps in terms of balance, range of motion and full body strength. 



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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.

In this episode of "Adventuring with Osteoarthritis," Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, a physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist, shares five crucial things that everyone should know about arthritis. 

Despite living with arthritis, it is still possible to lead a life filled with adventure and joy. Dr. Kuhn emphasizes that pain is not always an indication of negative joint changes and explores the importance of understanding the messages your body is sending. She also debunks the belief that surgery is the only solution, highlighting alternative options for pain relief. 

Additionally, Dr. Kuhn discusses the role of weight loss, the impact of exercise on arthritis, and the importance of considering the entire body when addressing joint pain. With practical tips and inspiring insights, this episode will empower listeners to take control of their arthritis and live life to the fullest. Tune in to learn how to keep your adventure alive while managing osteoarthritis.

For the next steps, make sure to check out Dr. Kuhn's signature program 'Adventurers for Life.' Learn more here www.keeptheadventurealive.com/start.

Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life.

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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.

Laura is a member of the signature membership, Adventurers for Life. She was a runner who started to develop knee pain which turned out to be severe osteoarthritis. She took up walking but then started to notice pain in the other knee, which was later diagnosed as bone on bone.

Fast forward to today where she returned from a trip to Scotland a few months ago with this win:

"My win is when I traveled to Scotland in July, I was able to walk at least 15,000 steps a day. I was walking on cobblestone and up and downstairs. I even attempted Arthur’s Seat. I only made it halfway, but I was so excited. 6 months ago, I won’t have been able to make it that far."

Now she has a trip to Thailand planned and is feeling strong. She is no longer limping and feels more confident with stairs.

Hear her story.

If you want to start a journey of your own, the FREE 4 Day Challenge is a great place to start. Learn more and join by clicking here.

Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life.

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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.

Jane is a member of the signature membership program, Adventurers for life. She has been dealing with knee pain and knee osteoarthritis for a few years.

One year ago today she was having difficulty climbing stairs, walking longer distances, standing up from chairs and thought being able to get on the ground was a thing of the past.

Now she is feeling stronger and more confident than ever! She is able to kneel on the ground without thinking about it, able to climb stairs with ease and accomplish movements like planks and wall sits.

Hear her story of where she started and how she got there in this interview.

She started her own journey with the 4 Day Challenge. Join the challenge by clicking HERE- the live videos begin Tuesday, October 31st! 🎃




Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life.

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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.

Whether you are currently an athlete, was one in a former life or are looking to take on an athletic endeavor in the future- this episode is for you. 


I am joined by Tenille Hoogland who is a coach for cyclists, runners, and triathletes. Coming from an extensive background of triathlons herself- she garnered many life lessons in her training that began to spill over into a coaching career. 


We discussed: 


1. What is arguably more important than the physical training 


2. How to become more athletically-minded 


3. How menopause plays a role in exercise 


4. The one key to success every single day

Her website: https://www.tenillehoogland.com/
Sign up for the PeriMenopause Summit here: https://summit.perimenopauseathletesummit.com/alyssa




Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life.

Follow me on social media:
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> Join my Private Facebook Group
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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.