Adventuring with Osteoarthritis

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT
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Adventuring with Osteoarthritis

Adventuring with Osteoarthritis is a podcast meant to inspire, motivate, and encourage you seek out adventure despite having painful joints. Gone are the days of doom, gloom and old school myths, instead, you'll hear from experts and real people with osteoarthritis as they share insight on how to successfully live an active life with many different treatment options (surgery isn't the only one!). Dr. Alyssa Kuhn is a physical therapist and specializes in helping those with osteoarthritis. Follow her on Youtube at "Alyssa, Arthritis Adventure".

  1. SEP 3

    STOP stretching & try these 4 exercises for tight hamstrings

    Stretching isn't the best for tight hamstrings...❌Instead, strengthening the hamstrings can be effective in reducing both pain and tightness! Stretching may actually increase irritation to the muscle. Specific strengthening exercises can make your hamstrings feel flexible and mobile again. One of the main reasons muscles become tight is due to weakness. Your body then turns to tightening the muscle to achieve stability. This is why hamstring strengthening can be incredibly effective...

    13 min

  2. AUG 20

    10 ESSENTIAL tips to reduce morning pain & stiffness with arthritis

    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 suc...

    15 min

  3. JUL 9

    4 BEST foods for arthritis relief and ONE thing to AVOID!

    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 ...

    10 min

  4. JUL 2

    SIMPLE Ways to Prevent Osteoarthritis from Progressing

    It is possible to prevent the spread and progression of osteoarthritis ✅In order to do so, it's important to make sure you understand what osteoarthritis is and what is actually going on inside of your joints...as many people are led astray. Osteoarthritis is not solely a "wear and tear" condition and this is good news because it means relief is possible. Research has uncovered that inflammation is one of the big drivers in the progression of osteoarthritis. Taking a look at what increas...

    16 min

  5. APR 11

    One thing you MUST know with arthritis in ANY joint...

    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....

    18 min

  6. FEB 23

    Is Cycling Recommended for Those with Knee Osteoarthritis? What you NEED to know with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT

    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'l...

    14 min

  7. 11/08/2023

    Unlocking the Doors to an Adventurous Life with Arthritis

    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 surg...

    11 min

  8. 10/30/2023

    Runner with difficulty walking after diagnosis of bone on bone knee OA to 15,000 steps in Scotland- Laura's story

    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 cobblest...

    17 min
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Adventuring with Osteoarthritis is a podcast meant to inspire, motivate, and encourage you seek out adventure despite having painful joints. Gone are the days of doom, gloom and old school myths, instead, you'll hear from experts and real people with osteoarthritis as they share insight on how to successfully live an active life with many different treatment options (surgery isn't the only one!). Dr. Alyssa Kuhn is a physical therapist and specializes in helping those with osteoarthritis. Follow her on Youtube at "Alyssa, Arthritis Adventure".

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  • Creator
    Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Adventuring with Osteoarthritis
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    Adventuring with Osteoarthritis

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