Joint Action

By David Hunter, PhD, FRACP (Rheum)

Joint Action is a podcast hosted by David Hunter.

As a consequence of isolation, those living with osteoarthritis related disability may become less fit, more depressed and anx

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The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

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February 15, 2026Osteoarthritis research advances in 2025 with David Hunter and Anne-Marie Malfait
Hear from the co-editors-in-chief of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage journal on what they thought were the latest advances in osteoarthritis research in 2025.

Anne-Marie Malfait, MD, PhD, is Professor of Medicine and the Klaus E. Kuettner, Chair of Osteoarthritis Research at Rush University. She is co-Editor-in-Chief of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage journal alongside David Hunter.

RESOURCES
David's papers
Comparative efficacy and safety of exercise modalities in knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and network meta-analysis
Clinical and cost-effectiveness of a cycling and education intervention versus usual physiotherapy care for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis in the UK (CLEAT): a pragmatic, randomised, controlled trial
The Cost-Effectiveness of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity

Anne-Marie's paper
FM-dye inhibition of Piezo2 relieves mechanically evoked pain in mouse models of acute inflammatory and osteoarthritic knee pain
Association of Synovial Innate Immune Exhaustion With Worse Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
Lipidomics unravels lipid changes in osteoarthritis articular cartilage

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Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
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February 01, 2026Tai Chi for the knees with Dr Julia Zhu
Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact exercise that combines slow, controlled movements with balance and mindfulness. In this week’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Julia Zhu to discuss the evidence behind Tai Chi and its benefits for people living with knee osteoarthritis.

Julia Zhu is a physiotherapist and PhD student at the Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne. She recently submitted her PhD, which focused on developing and evaluating a self-directed online intervention for people with osteoarthritis in a clinical trial, where she developed the RETREAT trial that investigated at the effects of an online Tai Chi program. She has an interest in bridging the gap between research and practice and to drive impact with innovation.

RESOURCES
MyJoint Tai Chi website
Online Unsupervised Tai Chi Intervention for Knee Pain and Function in People With Knee OsteoarthritisThe RETREAT Randomized Clinical Trial

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Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
Instagram: @ProfDavidHunter
Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

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January 18, 2026Is exercise worth the effort for osteoarthritis? with Prof Kim Bennell and Prof Marius Henriksen
On this week's episode we are airing the debate between Prof Kim Bennell, internationally renowned for her groundbreaking research on physiotherapy, exercise, and self-management for people living with osteoarthritis and Prof Marius Henriksen, a leading voice in musculoskeletal research, who has rigorously examined the role and sometimes limits of exercise in osteoarthritis care. Listen to this thought-provoking exchange between two absolute heavyweights in the field and dig deeper to find out whether exercise truly delivers on its promise for people with osteoarthritis.

RESOURCES

Youtube recording

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Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
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Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

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January 04, 2026Reframing pain for osteoarthritis with A/Prof Tasha Stanton (2022)
On this week's episode we discuss reframing pain in the context of osteoarthritis. The purpose of today’s conversation is to help you reconceptualise what pain means and shift the dialogue from pain being solely a marker of tissue damage and discusses the nervous system adaptations that occur as pain persists. Further we discuss education programs that target this knowledge and the beliefs that may underlie behaviours that detract from your ability to be physically active and modify your behaviour.

Associate Professor Tasha Stanton leads the Osteoarthritis Research Theme within IIMPACT in Health at the University of South Australia, Adelaide. Her research group is affiliated with the Body in Mind Research group in Adelaide (University of South Australia).
Tasha completed her PhD at the University of Sydney in 2010 and is currently a National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Career Development Fellow (2019-2022). She has received over $5.3m in competitive research funding to date, including a highly renowned Canadian Institute of Health Research Postdoctoral Training Fellowship (2011-2014) and NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2014-2018). Her research aims to understand why we have pain and why, sometimes, pain doesn't go away.

RESOURCES
Journal articles
A pain science education and walking program to increase physical activity in people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: a feasibility study
The EPIPHA-KNEE trial: Explaining Pain to target unhelpful pain beliefs to Increase PHysical Activity in KNEE osteoarthritis - a protocol for a multicentre, randomised controlled trial with clinical- and cost-effectiveness analysis
Websites
NOI Group

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Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
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Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

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December 21, 2025Your osteoarthritis questions answered by David (Part 2)
On this episode of Joint Action, Vicky puts David in the hot seat with listener questions.

RELATED EPISODES
A chat to David and listener questions (Season 2, 2021)
Meaghan's osteoarthritis journey (Season 2, 2021)

JOURNAL ARTICLES
Dietary supplements for treating osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The Association of Recreational and Competitive Running With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Is There an Association Between a History of Running and Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis? A Cross-Sectional Study From the Osteoarthritis Initiative

CONNECT WITH US
Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
Instagram: @ProfDavidHunter
Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review!
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December 07, 2025Your osteoarthritis questions answered by David (Part 1)
On this episode of Joint Action, Vicky puts David in the hot seat with listener questions—and a few personal ones too.

RELATED EPISODES
A chat to David and listener questions (2021)

CONNECT WITH US
Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
Instagram: @ProfDavidHunter
Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review!
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November 23, 2025Robyn's experience living with hip osteoarthritis
Ever wonder what is involved in a total hip replacement? On this week's episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Robyn Pulman. An avid listener of Joint Action, she now joins as a guest to share her lived experience with osteoarthritis and her personal journey through a recent left anterior hip replacement. Robyn is a public speaking and corporate communication coach and expert behind Speak for Impact, a platform dedicated to helping individuals and team communicate with clarity, confidence and influence.

CONNECT WITH US
Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
Instagram: @ProfDavidHunter
Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review!
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November 09, 2025Designing cities that benefit public health and climate change with Professor Adam Millard-Ball
From reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions to lowering rates of chronic disease and promoting mental well-being, active transport systems are reshaping cities and lives. On this week's episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Professor Adam Millard-Ball to explore how communities are reimagining streets to prioritise people over cars.

Adam Millard-Ball is a professor of urban planning at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs where he also directs the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies. His research addresses the challenges of transportation and climate change by how we plan our streets and move around our cities and to identify and evaluate policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

RESOURCES
Journal articles
Global health and climate benefits from walking and cycling infrastructure

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Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
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Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review!
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October 26, 2025Cycling and hip osteoarthritis: Evidence and insights with Professor Tom Wainwright
Can two wheels really help ease joint pain? On this week's episode we are joined by Professor Tom Wainwright to discuss the benefits of cycling for hip osteoarthritis. He also discusses the findings of his recently completed randomised controlled trial comparing a cycling and educational intervention to usual physiotherapy care.

Professor Tom Wainwright is a physiotherapist specialising in orthopaedic physiotherapy, researcher and educator. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications is recognised as an international expert in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in Orthopaedics and was the lead author of the first ERAS Society guidelines for hip and knee replacement.

Tom is passionate about improving the quality of healthcare systems and works to help other healthcare providers improve the quality of their services through teaching and consultancy.

RESOURCES
ORI Education App - ORI Education shares online learning courses to those with an interest in osteoarthritis and orthopaedic surgery. These courses are informed by the latest research and professional thinking from our institute, along with research evidence from across the globe.
CHAIN (Cycling against Hip pAIN)
Journal Articles
Clinical and cost-effectiveness of a cycling and education intervention versus usual physiotherapy care for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis in the UK (CLEAT): a pragmatic, randomised, controlled trial

CONNECT WITH US
Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
Instagram: @ProfDavidHunter
Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review!
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October 12, 2025World Arthritis Day 2025
Did you know that 1 in 8 Australians live with osteoarthritis? It is one of the leading causes of pain and disability worldwide. On this special episode, we hear from previous guests on common misconceptions and beliefs about osteoarthritis, the importance of staying physically active, behaviour change, and driving change in osteoarthritis.

If you are interested, you can listen to the full episodes:
“Common Misconceptions and Beliefs about Osteoarthritis” with A/Prof Ben Darlow (Season 6, Ep. 16)
“Walking for Joint Health” with Dr Sarah Kobayashi (Season 6, Ep. 12)
"Tips for behaviour change for diet and exercise" with Dr Shannon Mihalko (Season 4, Ep. 1)
"Driving change in osteoarthritis - strategies, barriers and consumer power" with Louise Hardy (Season 6, Ep. 7)

RESOURCES
MyOA.org.au - Additional resources

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Join one of our trials https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
Instagram: @profdavidhunter
Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast

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How many episodes does Joint Action have?

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