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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".
Episodes
81 episodes
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...
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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...
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14:30
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 ...
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Episode 76
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10:19
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 as...
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Episode 75
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16:28
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 wit...
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Episode 74
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18:13
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: "Stat...
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Episode 73
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14:01
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 s...
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Episode 72
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11:20
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 wa...
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Episode 71
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16:54
How she went from having difficulty standing from chairs to hiking in Alaska- Jane's story with knee osteoarthritis
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 distanc...
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Episode 70
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23:54
How to be an unstoppable, athletic women at any age with Tenille Hoogland
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...
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Episode 69
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41:08
The KEYS to unlocking consistency + why Adventurers for Life was created
Consistency is one of the biggest contributors to results. Have you found yourself "falling off the wagon"? Do you start somthing but have a hard time sticking with it? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn PT discusses why consistency ...
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Episode 68
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14:14
Osteoarthritis 101: What you need to know- Interview for the Bob and Brad podcast
As a guest on the Bob and Brad podcast, we discussed the most important facts about osteoarthritis that can help you on your path to pain relief. Oftentimes, you may be told you have osteoarthritis but are given a very limited expl...
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Episode 67
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49:20
Knee arthritis comeback | From feeling STUCK to beautiful seaside hikes & lifting weights
Knee osteoarthritis may have slowed her down, but this ex-strongwoman competitor refused to give up on her dreams - see how she's making a comeback! Now finding adventure hiking seaside trails, she's unlocking many more adventures.
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Episode 66
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23:00
"I feel like I'm trying everything but I still have pain" Considerations to break through the plateau with Alyssa
If you feel like you have tried everything but still haven't found pain relief, you are not alone. When it comes to arthritis pain relief, there are factors to consider that can increase pain that some people miss. The main priorities are food,...
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Episode 65
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26:59
Skiing with osteoarthritis: how to make it happen & what to consider with Greg Louie, PT
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 av...
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Episode 64
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23:25
Walk further and faster with less pain using walking poles, with Joy, PT and Clinical Evidence Specialist for Urban Poling
If you want to learn how to walk further and faster- we have the episode for you! Join Alyssa with her guest Joy who is a fellow physical therapist and the Clinical Evidence Specialist for Urban Poling, a company who produces specialized walkin...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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23:49
The link between insulin resistance and unlocking osteoarthritis pain RELIEF
Unsure where to start video: https://youtu.be/enhBZ0VM1tMDid you know that insulin resistance and blood sugar control play a huge role in the development and the progression of osteoarthritis? If you are dealing with...
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Episode 62
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11:16
Nagging sciatica pain? What you need to know and how to find relief with Dr. Emily Warren, PT, DPT
Dr. Emily Warren, PT, DPT is a fellow physical therapist here in Utah and specializes in helping patients with pain related to their spine. Today we discussed sciatica, a common injury many people with osteoarth...
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Episode 61
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32:17
Recently took a long break from exercise? 3 considerations when getting back into it
Have you recently taken a break from exercise because life happened and you got busy?Breaks happen but the most important thing is getting back into the swing of consistent movement and making it a priority again.&nb...
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Episode 60
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9:54
How much movement do you really need with osteoarthritis to find relief?
Have you ever wondered how much movement you really need when it comes to finding arthritis pain relief and feeling stronger?There are different goals based upon two things:Your pain levels
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Episode 59
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15:31
5 Things I Would Never Do as a Physical Therapist and Osteoarthritis Specialist with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT
As a physical therapist who specializes in helping people find osteoarthritis pain relief and unlock adventure, I wanted to share the top 5 things I would never do. The goal of this video is to give you your power back when it comes to findi...
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Episode 58
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11:35
Know what you need to do but can’t seem to get started? How to start exercising with arthritis with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT
7 minute seated youtube routine: https://youtu.be/M0lLstyOqRwIn this episode Dr. Alyssa, PT discusses how to get started with exercise even if it feels impossible, ev...
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Episode 57
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14:29
What you need to know about osteoporosis & bone strength with Rebekah of Buff Bones
Buff Bones Website: https://buff-bones.com/Buff Bones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotbuffbones/ ...
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Episode 57
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35:51
Arthritis Adventure Blueprint Member’s Powerful Journey to Regaining Her Active Life
Find out more about the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint at: https://arthritisadventure.comLinda is a member of the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint, my signature online program walking you through how to find confidence b...
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Episode 56
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30:19
“You have the knees of an 80 year old”- how to react to what you’re told about your x-rays and exactly what you need to know about your options with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT
Please listen to episode 54 FIRST: X-rays and MRIs do not decide surgery, what you need to know before you make a decision https://www.buzzsprout.com/1886674/episodes/1193...
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Episode 55
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27:45