Adventuring with Arthritis
Do you have arthritis and feel like your active days are behind you? There's good news! They aren't. Adventuring with Arthritis is hosted by Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, a physical therapist who specializes in osteoarthritis and has seen firsthand how much is possible when people stop accepting limitations and start building strength. Each episode covers movement strategies, treatment options, and the real truth about managing joint pain so you can keep doing the things you love. No outdated myths. No doom and gloom. Just honest, practical tools and real stories to remind you that an active, adventurous life is still yours.
Adventuring with Arthritis
Skiing with osteoarthritis: how to make it happen & what to consider with Greg Louie, PT
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Skiing is possible with osteoarthritis. The biggest challenge is simply making sure your body and your joints are prepared for the forces through your joints. Skiing takes a certain degree of strength and control in order to be successful in avoiding high levels of pain while out on the mountain.
In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Greg Louie, a physical therapist known as “The Ski PT”. You’ll learn:
- What you need to consider to prepare your joints for skiing
- Why balance is something you shouldn’t skip out on
- Recovery strategies to optimize your time on the mountain
And MORE!
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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.