It's kind of interesting to come at this problem from both the surgeon side, the physician side, and also the patient side, because they are two very, very different viewpoints. I was back doing surgery in about three weeks. In the episode we did with you before about arthritis pain and surgery, you even share that you've had surgery yourself, on your hip. He sits on the board of directors of Greater Newport Physicians in California and serves as the executive medical director of both the Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Hoag Memorial Hospital and of Hoag Orthopedic Institute. He's an orthopedic surgeon currently involved in cartilage restoration procedures and early intervention in minimally invasive surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee. I'm excited to have a return guest on the show today. So, in today's episode, we're going to discuss some solutions to adding more movement into your daily routine. But it always is helpful to understand how movement is beneficial for our joints and how it can improve our overall health and well-being and, therefore, maybe reduce some of the joint pain we might be having. I think sometimes if we understand the why behind what we're being told to do, maybe it helps with the motivation piece and getting us started. Oftentimes, doctors will say, 'Get moving, exercise, do some kind of physical activity to manage your arthritis.' And we hear movement is medicine all the time. We know research says that physical activity and staying active is the key to managing our arthritis and its symptoms. Thanks for joining us on this episode of the Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast.

Our host is Rebecca Gillett, an arthritis patient and occupational therapist, who is joined by others to help you live your Yes. Here, you’ll learn how you can take control. You may have arthritis, but it doesn’t have you. If you’re dealing with chronic pain, this podcast is for you. You’re listening to the Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast, created by the Arthritis Foundation to help people with arthritis - and the people who love them - live their best lives. Physical Activity Programs Proven to Help ArthritisĮxpert Q&A: Physical Activity Pacing During an Arthritis Flare A self-proclaimed sports nut, he found that practicing sports medicine allowed him to incorporate what he loves into his vocation. Beyer wanted to be a doctor for as long as he could remember. He sits on the Board of Directors of Greater Newport Physicians in California, and he serves as the Executive Medical Director of both the Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Hoag Memorial Hospital and of Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Beyer is an orthopedic surgeon currently involved in cartilage restoration procedures and early intervention, and minimally invasive surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee. Beyer, MD, we'll discuss the role of movement in arthritis treatment, as well as solutions to adding more movement into your daily routine.ĭr.

With the help of our guest expert, Alan H. Why is movement medicine? In this episode of the Arthritis Foundation’s Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast, we'll dive into the science of how movement is beneficial for the joints and overall health and well-being. And doctors often prescribe exercise or physical activity for people with arthritis. In fact, regular physical activity is recommended by medical organizations like the American College of Rheumatology and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons to promote overall health as well as bone and joint health. Research has revealed that physical activity and staying active plays a key role to managing arthritis and its symptoms - including reduced pain, increased strength, flexibility and range of motion, as well as overall better health and mood. But science has shown - and plenty of people have discovered - that movement really is medicine, especially for people living with arthritis. When it hurts your joints to move, the idea of being more physically active may seem crazy.

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