The E3 Rehab Podcast

251. 9 Osteoarthritis Myths w/ Ben Steele-Turner

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Chris Hughen sat down with Ben Steele-Turner to discuss all things osteoarthritis. We dive into nine common myths and misconceptions of osteoarthritis, including imaging findings and pain levels, exercise, weight management, wear and tear, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/NaNPP69FV3Q Episode Resources: Ben's Instagram Overview of OA - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39755397/ Radiographic vs Symptomatic OA - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-026-05204-4 Knee OA Trajectories: Pain - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32882828/ Structural - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32491247/ Exercise therapy for knee OA - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37346776/ - Systems model - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4340713/ - Muscle strength and KOA risk https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36562820/ Injection therapies narrative review - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11938051/ Likelihood of needing TJR - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28493422/ Weather and Symptomatic OA - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37078741/ Weight Management: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39233046/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41276008/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24632294/ --- Membership: https://e3rehab.com/premium/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/ Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

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