Joint Action - How knee pain from osteoarthritis changes the way you walk with Dr. Kathryn Bacon and Associate Professor Deepak Kumar

How knee pain from osteoarthritis changes the way you walk with Dr. Kathryn Bacon and Associate Professor Deepak Kumar

07/07/24 • 27 min

In this week's episode, we explore how knee osteoarthritis affects the way people walk. Experts Dr. Kathryn Bacon and Associate Professor Deepak Kumar from Boston University explain that osteoarthritis impacts everyone differently, but common changes include walking slower, taking fewer steps per minute, and experiencing more muscle activity and pressure on certain parts of the knee. Join them as they reveal findings from one of their recent major studies, in which 2,500 participants wore sensors to track their walking patterns. Interestingly, the data from the study showed that changes in walking speed, step length, and symmetry can be linked to worsening pain and knee function over time.

Importantly, we also discuss how this research can help doctors understand osteoarthritis better and develop new ways to monitor and treat it, using simple sensors to track walking patterns in everyday life.

Tune in to learn more about how osteoarthritis impacts walking and the implications for future research and treatment.

RESOURCES

Journal articles

Gait Alterations and Association With Worsening Knee Pain and Physical Function: A Machine Learning Approach With Wearable Sensors in the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study - PubMed (nih.gov)

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www.osteoarthritisclinicalresearchgroup.com.au

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Tune in to learn more about how osteoarthritis impacts walking and the implications for future research and treatment.

RESOURCES

Journal articles

Gait Alterations and Association With Worsening Knee Pain and Physical Function: A Machine Learning Approach With Wearable Sensors in the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study - PubMed (nih.gov)

Website

www.osteoarthritisclinicalresearchgroup.com.au

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Twitter/X: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Instagram: @ProfDavidHunter
Email: [email protected]

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New insights into osteoarthritis pain with Prof Nidhi Sofat

Join us on this week's episode as we delve into the complexities of osteoarthritis pain with Professor Nidhi Sofat. In this episode, we explore the sources of pain in osteoarthritis, from cartilage damage to synovitis and bone marrow lesions. Professor Sofat discusses groundbreaking research on the role of nerves and blood vessels in pain, the significance of bone and synovium in joint health, and the latest findings on gene expression and inflammation. We also cover the different types of pain - nociceptive, inflammatory, nociplastic, and neuropathic - and what this means for treatment. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or someone affected by osteoarthritis, this episode offers valuable insights into understanding and managing this common yet complex condition.

Nidhi Sofat is a Professor of Rheumatology at St George's, University of London, where she studies what causes pain and inflammation in diseases that affect muscles and joints. Her research takes a hands-on approach, bridging the gap between lab experiments and real-world medical applications.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the future of osteoarthritis research and discover how her team's innovative approaches may pave the way for future treatments in osteoarthritis.

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Journal article:

Can we achieve pain stratification in musculoskeletal conditions? Implications for clinical practice

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Not just for seniors: The hidden struggle of younger adults with osteoarthritis with Associate Prof Anthony Perruccio

In this episode, we dive into the often overlooked world of younger adults living with osteoarthritis. Associate Professor Anthony Perruccio joins us to explore why people develop osteoarthritis and the unique challenges faced by younger individuals with the disease. We discuss key risk factors such as age, sex, weight, genetics, prior joint injuries, and muscle strength.

Associate Professor Perruccio also sheds light on the delayed diagnosis in younger adults and the severe impact on their overall and mental health, life satisfaction, and the likelihood of having other chronic conditions. We examine how current diagnostic methodologies might be contributing to these delays and what needs to change.

This conversation highlights the importance of recognising osteoarthritis in younger populations and encourages proactive management and participation in research to improve outcomes. Tune in to learn more about the hidden struggles and how we can better support younger individuals with osteoarthritis.

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Journal articles