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 for the stiffness to subside. There may even be accompanying joint pain as well. You are not alone in experiencing this. As a physical therapist, I wanted to shed light on how you can reduce both morning stiffness and joint pain so you can set yourself up for suc...
Aug 20, 2024
14 min
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 foods into your osteoarthritis diet can make you feel so much better and give you more freedom to move.In this video, join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis as she explains which foods can be beneficial in reducing inflammation and helping ...
Jul 9, 2024
10 min
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 astray. Osteoarthritis is not solely a "wear and tear" condition and this is good news because it means relief is possible. Research has uncovered that inflammation is one of the big drivers in the progression of osteoarthritis. Taking a look at what increas...
Jul 2, 2024
16 min
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 with knee pain- most people only do localized exercises for the knee- ignoring the rest of the body. In order to be successful in pain relief, strength and mobility- you have to focus on the big picture. This episode discusses what you need to know and how to get started....
Apr 11, 2024
18 min
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: "Stationary cycling exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis" that looked into if cycling is effective at reducing certain symptoms for those with knee osteoarthritis. It turns out, it can be helpful for pain but not so much for long term stiffness and mobility. In this episode I'l...
Feb 23, 2024
14 min
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 still possible to lead a life filled with adventure and joy. Dr. Kuhn emphasizes that pain is not always an indication of negative joint changes and explores the importance of understanding the messages your body is sending. She also debunks the belief that surg...
Nov 8, 2023
11 min
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 was later diagnosed as bone on bone. Fast forward to today where she returned from a trip to Scotland a few months ago with this win: "My win is when I traveled to Scotland in July, I was able to walk at least 15,000 steps a day. I was walking on cobblest...
Oct 30, 2023
16 min
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 distances, standing up from chairs and thought being able to get on the ground was a thing of the past.Now she is feeling stronger and more confident than ever! She is able to kneel on the ground without thinking about it, able to climb stairs with ease and accomplish...
Oct 26, 2023
23 min
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, and triathletes. Coming from an extensive background of triathlons herself- she garnered many life lessons in her training that began to spill over into a coaching career. We discussed: 1. What is arguably more important than the physical training 2. How to...
Oct 19, 2023
41 min
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 can be difficult and how she created her brand new membership, Adventurers for Life, to fill in the gaps and help catapult you to success. Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for ...
Aug 9, 2023
14 min
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