Better Balance 5 part series, video 1: https://youtu.be/7EbHryt9YGM 5 minute balance routine: https://youtu.be/inO9BStdPcc 10 balance exercises using a shoe box: https://youtu.be/Dv-JryhbFd4 Balance and cardio follow along: https://youtu.be/i85xC8pWTEI Balance is incredibly important when it comes to not only feeling more confident on uneven surfaces but also when searching for osteoarthritis pain relief. Oftentimes I find balance is left out from exercise routines. Even if it is included, just ...
Nov 29, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Dr Joel Rosen’s websites: https://drjoelrosen.com/ https://thetruthaboutadrenalfatigue.com/ Dr. Joel Rosen has a background as a doctor of chiropractic and specializes in functional medicine, in particular- adrenal fatigue. If you are feeling tired, unmotivated, and downright exhausted- this episode is for you. Dr. Joel answers: What are the main drivers of fatigue? How can you unlock your hidden energy reserves? Why it’s important to look outside of physical causes of tiredness and pain He disc...
Nov 15, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Follow Elizabeth on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausedietplan/ Get her book here: https://amzn.to/3h03WlB Watch the video on joint pain and menopause here: https://youtu.be/J3soH57W1AU I was joined by Elizabeth Ward, a registered dietitian and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan as we discussed all things joint pain, menopause, and food! She answered: What’s the most surprising thing you’ve found in the research around menopause? Is dairy something to avoid? Should gluten be avoide...
Nov 08, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Follow Teri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nocrumbsleft/ Get Teri’s Cookbook, No Crumbs Left: https://amzn.to/3TXKCU7 Teri Turner is a bestselling author of her cookbook, No Crumbs Left, that gives you so many delicious ideas and recipes for healthy foods. Teri is also a traveler, blogger, and an adventurer which made her perfect for this podcast. She has also gone through a meniscus tear and experiences symptoms of knee osteoarthritis she has been able to manage through food, exercise,...
Nov 01, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 47
If you want to be able to do stairs like you used to- this is the episode for you. If you want to easily walk up stairs and do it without pain- this is the episode for you. Your ability to climb stairs says a lot about your strength and your pain levels believe it or not, according to the research. Read the blog post here diving into all things stair climbing and osteoarthritis: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/is-stair-climbing-good-for-osteoarthritis/ It is possible to go to football stadiums...
Oct 25, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 46
With over 130k followers on instagram, 4.8million views on pinterest, 55k+ on tiktok and over 20k subscribers on youtube, Keep the Adventure Alive has grown into a movement in helping those with osteoarthritis- not only find pain relief but find adventure. Here I share behind the scenes stories about why I started helping those with osteoarthritis, what I’ve done to grow the community, and why I put so much time and energy into providing you with the best resources possible! Learn a little more ...
Oct 18, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 45
As a physical therapist and arthritis specialist, I know that finding pain relief from osteoarthritis is not easy. If you are feeling stuck or spinning your wheels without success with pain relief- I’m glad you’re here. One of the biggest challenges I see in osteoarthritis care is actually understanding what causes your pain because this is the gateway to finding solutions. Pain can be triggered by inflammation but there are many things that contribute to inflammation. Instead of searching for t...
Oct 04, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this podcast, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT answers your common questions about topics related to osteoarthritis. In this episode she discusses the following topics: Joint stiffness and if it improves Neuropathy, proprioception and improving balance Heat for arthritis pain Pain in the back of the knee Fibromyalgia Rest and recovery after exercise These are all in relation to osteoarthritis and detail how to unlock adventure. // Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Resources : Kicking off your Own Arthr...
Sep 27, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Pickleball is growing in popularity and is possible to play with osteoarthritis! Join in on this interview with Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes, PT, DPT as she explains how to be successful in enjoying pickleball and how to prepare your joints for it. In this episode we discuss: How is pickleball different from tennis? What movements do you need to be able to do to compete in pickleball? How to be successful in playing without flaring up your pain Osteoarthritis and pickleball, is it possible? Find out mo...
Sep 20, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Dizziness can occur with neck stiffness and pain so if you are experiencing symptoms of dizziness or diagnosed with PPPD, cervicogenic dizziness, or vertigo- this episode is for you. Both Dr. Madison Oak, PT and Dr. Drew Hanley, PT specialize in treating symptoms of dizziness in relation to neck pain and stiffness in their own ways. In this episode we talked about: The different types of dizziness How neck movement plays a role in dizziness Who to see if you are experiencing symptoms 2 things yo...
Sep 13, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Find out more about Dr. Conley and Gait Happens: https://www.gaithappens.com/ Feet are so incredibly important whether you have osteoarthritis in them or not. They are our first contact with the ground and can dictate how your other joints react to stress too. In this episode we talked about: When foot orthotics may be helpful and when they aren’t What to consider when looking for shoes Why range of motion of your toes, foot, and ankle are important The best thing to focus on in the beginning Wh...
Sep 06, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Follow Ayesha and Dean Sherzai on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraindocs/ Check out their website: https://thebraindocs.com/ Neuro academy: http://neuroacademy.com/ Ayesha and Dean Sherzai are neurologists and scientists. They are experts in the topic of brain health and learning how to optimize your body to fend off diseases like Alzheimers and Dementia. Today we discussed: How pain is connected to the brain What actually influences pain How you can build new neural networks to fend ...
Aug 30, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Follow Dr. Joe on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoetatta/ Check out his website here: https://integrativepainscienceinstitute.com/ Dr. Joe Tatta is a fellow physical therapist and an expert in chronic pain management through holistic approaches. With chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the research is pointing more and more towards a whole body approach versus just looking at an x-ray. In this episode we discussed: The one biggest factor that can help you fi...
Aug 23, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Find out more about Erica here: https://www.ericacuni.com/ Follow Erica on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ericacuni/ Erica is an integrative mental health expert and is a licensed therapist in marriage and family therapy. Stress levels can negatively impact osteoarthritis pain. Finding ways to cope can be very powerful in your journey to pain relief. Erica sheds light on her own journey that has shaped where she is today. She gave interesting insight on: Why you should be aware of str...
Aug 16, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 37
11 Exercises for Degenerative Disc Disease: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/exercise-for-degenerative-disc-disease/ Follow along workout: https://youtu.be/-vYWY2xrat0 6 exercises to help with degenerative disc disease: https://youtu.be/7m7O_I3hVZA 3 things to avoid with degenerative disc disease: Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can negatively impact your life without the right action steps forward. There are ways to relieve back pain so you can get out there and adventure! As a physical therap...
Aug 09, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Dr. Betty Delass, PT is a local physical therapist here in Salt Lake City and specializes in pelvic health. She is passionate about helping people pre, during, or post pregnancy and beyond find pain relief and experience improved quality of life! Today Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT and Dr. Betty Delass PT discussed urinary incontinence in relation to painful joints and osteoarthritis. Find a pelvic physical therapist near you: https://pelvicguru.com/ https://pelvicrehab.com/ Betty’s website: https://www.r...
Aug 02, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Join the free four day challenge here: https://www.arthritisadventure.com/challenge Video to help with immediate arthritis pain relief: https://youtu.be/eZQh0VjNA-I Getting better sleep can be hard with osteoarthritis. Pain and stiffness can keep you up. As it turns out, the research has found that poor sleep quality can actually make you more sensitive to pain. It is important to focus on quality sleep with arthritis but as a physical therapist, I get it can be difficult! Here are 5 ways to imp...
Jul 26, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Follow Jane on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingjane/ Links to both of Janes Books: 190 Weight Loss Hacks: https://geni.us/jtr-hacks Menopause Weight Loss Book: https://geni.us/jtr-menopause Jane Thurnell-Read is a weight loss and healthy aging author as well as a blogger. She is in her 70s and living out her own wellness journey through weight training, veganism, and more! In this interview we talked about: Her gym routine and how she became passionate about exercise One secret...
Jul 19, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Osteoarthritis Question and Answer: How does weather impact OA? Is massage helpful? Is heavy lifting bad? Best stretches right out of bed? Can you regrow cartilage? OA and scoliosis Are there different stages of OA? Grinding in the knee- will it go away? Benefits of ankle fusion with OA? Why do I have good days and bad days? // Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Resources : Kicking off your Own Arthritis Adventure: If you are ready to begin your own journey to overcoming osteoarthritis, you've come...
Jul 12, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Follow Dina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disabledgardener/ Read her blog post about her knee replacement journey: https://disabledgardener.com/new-year-new-knee/ Gardening with arthritis video: https://youtu.be/jDxOTgOiXP0 Dina generously shares her recent experience with a total knee replacement in this episode. So often you are not given the full details on the surgery and what is required in the recovery. No one likes surprises after a big surgery so it’s important to get clarity, ...
Jun 28, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 9.6 million views for her second TEDx talk "Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique". With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health. She is passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting Follow Cynthia on instagram here...
Jun 21, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Build your Flare up Toolkit free training from Cheryl: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2021/06/30/build-your-flare-up-toolkit-free-training/ The Happiness Trap book: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Trap-Struggling-Start-Living/dp/1590305841/ref=asc_df_1590305841 List of my favorite Arthritis Products - Affiliate links: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2020/03/17/my-favorite-arthritis-products/ Find Cheryl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/ Cheryl i...
Jun 14, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Find out more about Dr. Jenn Salib Huber here on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/?hl=en Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a registered dietitian and naturopathic doctor residing in the Netherlands currently but is a Canada native. She helps women find the confidence they deserve in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode we dive into: How joint pain fits into menopause and other symptoms to be aware of The biggest myths around weight loss and menopause What is intuitive ea...
Jun 07, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Find out more about Katie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/katieosteen_/ Here is her website: https://www.doctorkatieosteen.com/ In this episode, Dr. Katie Osteen, PT and I discuss: The risk factors for plantar fasciitis How you can prevent plantar fasciitis from coming back How to keep your feet healthy and what tools work best Her favorite exercises for plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis can commonly occur with osteoarthritis. It is so important to take care of your feet so you can k...
May 31, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Listen to the free webclass on How to Adventure With Osteoarthritis: https://www.keeptheadventurealive.com/webclass In this LIVE Q&A session that took place on instagram, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT delves into how to walk faster, how to walk longer, and what is necessary to be able to actually enjoy walking longer distances. You’ll also hear about bone spurs, which can be very common with osteoarthritis. Another common question is if this information can apply to those with rheumatoid arthritis too...
May 24, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Follow Sarah on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarahmcnurlin.dpt/ Find out more about Sarah’s practice Pinyon PT if you are local to SLC: https://www.pinyonpt.com/ In this episode we talked about: What are the biggest challenges when dealing with back and neck pain? What do back/neck spasms really mean and what causes them? Can your discs really slip and what a disc herniation means? The best ways to keep a healthy back Sarah Mcnurlin earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the Un...
May 17, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Find out more about the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint here: https://www.arthritisadventure.com Add variety to your workout! https://youtu.be/TIgw9Lcjzhc There is a lot of misinformation along with confusing information about osteoarthritis that can send you down the wrong path. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist explains the top 5 mistakes she commonly sees when talking with and treating clients with osteoarthritis. Most of these mistakes can be easily avoided with the right information! // Adv...
May 10, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Follow Susan on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/susanniebergallfitness/ In today’s episode we talked about: Weight loss habits that actually work Why you aren’t losing weight How osteoarthritis has impacted Susan’s training and mindset Finding success with osteoarthritis pain management 2 simple steps you can get started with today to lose weight and find arthritis pain relief How to motivate yourself to get started Susan is an inspiring fitness coach who specializes in nutrition and f...
May 03, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Marcy Schoenborn was so tired of feeling sick and tired. At 49 she began to turn her health around. Her pre-diabetes had turned to diabetes, she gained 50 lbs and just wanted to feel healthier. Now she is approaching 60 and is the fittest she has ever been. It didn't come easy and it was a process to change her eating and exercise habits but it has absolutely paid off for her! She has a health and fitness background as a personal trainer and now strives to remain healthy so she can keep up with ...
Apr 26, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Best Type of Exercise for Osteoarthritis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hel6KECzaOs&t=1s Joint stiffness relief 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uI5C_obvxk&t=20s Backwards Walking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idMR44bSNEc&t=48s 15 Amazingly Simple Ways to Reduce Inflammation: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/inflammation-reducing-foods-and-habits/ 10 Best Anti-inflammatory Foods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG1mnHUYNSs // Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Resources : Kic...
Apr 19, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 21
