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Honestly Speaking with three60
What does it really mean to live well with a health condition? On Honestly Speaking With three60plus, we go beyond symptom lists and quick fixes to explore the full picture—bringing honest conversations, practical insights, and expert perspectives on how to live a healthy life.
Each season focuses on a specific health condition. Season One dives deep into osteoarthritis, examining everything from early prevention and diagnosis to nutrition, movement, mental health, and daily living. Whether you’re managing osteoarthritis, caring for someone who is, worried about developing it, or simply curious about holistic approaches to health—this podcast is your guide to informed, compassionate, and realistic living.
Honestly Speaking with three60
Living Well with OA: Empowering Older Adults through Physiotherapy and Psychology
How can older adults maintain independence while managing osteoarthritis?
In this episode of Honestly Speaking with three60+, “Living Well with OA: Empowering Older Adults through Physiotherapy and Psychology,” we focus on helping senior citizens live well with joint pain—without giving up their autonomy.
Host Anjana Vaswani is joined by Dr. Fatema Soni, a Mumbai-based physiotherapist, and Ayesha Vaswani, a UK-trained psychologist, to explore the physical and emotional struggles older adults face when dealing with osteoarthritis. Together, they share evidence-based strategies to manage inflammation, improve movement, and build mental resilience.
This powerful conversation touches on:
- The difference between pain and suffering—and why it matters
- Why 90% of OA cases don’t require surgery
- How physiotherapy restores balance, strength, and confidence
- The emotional impact of losing independence
- Managing anxiety, fear of falling, and social withdrawal
- Small habits to maintain function and reduce stiffness
Designed specifically for aging adults and their families, this episode is packed with advice that’s realistic, respectful, and rooted in both science and empathy.
If you’re navigating osteoarthritis in your 60s, 70s, or beyond, this conversation will leave you feeling supported and equipped to take the next step—no matter where you’re starting from.
[00:20] Inflammation, pain, and acceptance in OA
[01:45] Why only 10%–20% of OA cases need surgery
[03:10] Independence and aging: what really matters
[05:00] Fear of falling and losing confidence
[06:40] Mental health challenges of aging with pain
[08:30] How physiotherapy helps restore control
[10:00] Psychological strategies to build resilience
[12:15] Supporting seniors without undermining autonomy
[14:00] Takeaways for caregivers and older adults
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