Go offline with the Player FM app!
604: The Future of Arthritis Treatments with Dr. Tonia Vincent
Manage episode 397321298 series 78091
Osteoarthritis, the wear and tear inflammation of your joints, is so common that some research suggests half of us over the age of 65 will be affected. You’ve probably heard that movement is medicine, but how much movement? And while ibuprofen helps, is long-term use safe? What about all the weird and expensive treatment options? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a Professor and rheumatology expert whose work is focused on finding solutions for this common disease.
Listen and learn:
- Which helpful medications might be approved
- Risk vs reward of ibuprofen and injections
- Joint distraction
- Practical planning for managing your condition
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tonia Vincent, a Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology at the University of Oxford specializing in Rheumatology. She focuses on understanding osteoarthritis.
Like the Show?
- Leave us a review
- Check out our YouTube channel
- Visit www.yogabody.com
627 episodes
Manage episode 397321298 series 78091
Osteoarthritis, the wear and tear inflammation of your joints, is so common that some research suggests half of us over the age of 65 will be affected. You’ve probably heard that movement is medicine, but how much movement? And while ibuprofen helps, is long-term use safe? What about all the weird and expensive treatment options? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a Professor and rheumatology expert whose work is focused on finding solutions for this common disease.
Listen and learn:
- Which helpful medications might be approved
- Risk vs reward of ibuprofen and injections
- Joint distraction
- Practical planning for managing your condition
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tonia Vincent, a Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology at the University of Oxford specializing in Rheumatology. She focuses on understanding osteoarthritis.
Like the Show?
- Leave us a review
- Check out our YouTube channel
- Visit www.yogabody.com
627 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.