In this week's episode of Joint Action, we dive deep into the question: why do women experience more osteoarthritis than men? Host Professor David Hunter is joined by experts Assistant Professor Tristan Maerz and Assistant Professor Dieuwke Schiphof to explore the biological and gender-based differences that contribute to osteoarthritis prevalence, symptoms, and treatment disparities.

They discuss the complex interplay between hormones, joint structure, body composition, and pain perception. With insights from preclinical research, they reveal how the field is evolving to better understand these sex and gender differences, and what this could mean for future treatments.

Tune in to discover why these gaps in knowledge are crucial to closing the gender gap in osteoarthritis care, and how staying active plays a key role for everyone living with the condition.

RESOURCES

Journal articles

• From cartilage to culture: Opportunities for unraveling the complexities of osteoarthritis through sex and gender

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The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study run by University of Sydney researchers is currently recruiting woman aged 50 years or older with a BMI of 30 or more. The study is perfect for women who would like to take control of their health and participate in diet and exercise classes or health education classes in a safe and supportive environment. To learn more, visit: www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/tops-study-overview

In this week's episode, we replay a popular episode recorded with Prof David Hunter and Dr Mariana Wingood in 2022. Staying physically active is not only important for people with osteoarthritis, but all adults. Participating in physical activity can help improve mobility, physical conditioning and reduce the risk of falls. However, despite the numerous health benefits of staying physically active, many older adults do not meet the recommended guidelines. We know it is often hard staying active so wanted to unpack that and give some tips and tricks for staying active. In this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Mariana Wingood to discuss how we can increase our levels of physical activity.

RESOURCES

• The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study (TOPS)

Journal articles

• Physical Activity and Physical Activity Participation Barriers Among Adults 50 years and Older During the COVID-19 PandemicThe Inventory of Physical Activity Barriers for Adults 50 Years and Older: Refinement and Validation
• Community-Dwelling Older Adults and Physical Activity Recommendations: Patterns of Aerobic, Strengthening, and Balance Activities
• Feet/Footwear-Related Fall Risk Screening Tool for Older Adults: Development and Content Validation
• APTA Geriatrics’ Guiding Principles for Best Practices in Geriatric Physical Therapy: An Executive Summary
• Pain Neuroscience Education for Older Adults

Websites

• Go4Life
• Vivifrail
• National Council on Aging

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In this week's episode, we explore the quest for a therapy that not only alleviates symptoms of osteoarthritis but also addresses the underlying disease process. Host Professor David Hunter is joined by Chris Knight and Dr Sandeep Basnet from Formation Bio to discuss the complexities and breakthroughs in developing disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (DMOADs).

They dive into the challenges of clinical trials, the high stakes of drug development, and the promising future of AI in revolutionising this field.

Tune in to learn how close we are to seeing these game-changing therapies become a reality and what it could mean for millions living with osteoarthritis.

RESOURCES

Formation Bio: https://www.formation.bio/

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