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 No outdated myths.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
The Truth About Weighted Vests, Bone Strength and Arthritis
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Weighted vests are everywhere right now. If you have arthritis, you're probably wondering whether they're safe for your joints and whether they actually do what people say for bone health. Today I'm giving you the honest answer to both.
The research is more nuanced than the trend suggests, and knowing what a weighted vest can and can't do will help you decide if it's actually worth trying.
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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.
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