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 No outdated myths.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
X-rays and MRIs do not decide surgery, what you need to know before you make a decision
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Blog post on how to decide on a joint replacement surgery: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-joint-replacement/
One of the biggest misconceptions about osteoarthritis is that the x-ray or MRI of your joint tells the whole story about the pain you’re experiencing. Upwards of 75-80% of people have arthritic changes on an x-ray but do not experience frequent joint pain…
The image of your joint does not correlate with the intensity of pain you may be experiencing. There are other pieces to the puzzle that must be addressed and examined before deciding on a joint replacement.
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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.