Stronger Than OA: Education, Exercise, Empowerment - Presented by Kieran Doyle This presentation gives a clear, practical overview of osteoarthritis (OA) as a whole‑joint condition influenced by many factors—structure, lifestyle, physical function, and even mindset. It explains that OA is diagnosed mainly through symptoms and clinical assessment rather than routine imaging. We will cover the common daily challenges people with hip and knee OA face, what changes happen inside the joint, and why first‑line care—education, targeted exercise, and weight management—is the most effective approach for reducing pain and improving function. The session also highlights how education and neuromuscular exercise program helps people gain confidence, move better, reduce pain, and often delay or avoid surgery. By the end, participants will understand how evidence‑based conservative care gives clients the greatest long‑term outcomes and how clinicians can guide them through OA with clarity and confidence. For your certificate complete this quiz here: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=6nk6989c0e0532cc
Mar 03, 2026This presentation gives a clear, practical overview of osteoarthritis (OA) as a whole‑joint condition influenced by many factors—structure, lifestyle, physical function, and even mindset. It explains that OA is diagnosed mainly through symptoms and clinical assessment rather than routine imaging.
We will cover the common daily challenges people with hip and knee OA face, what changes happen inside the joint, and why first‑line care—education, targeted exercise, and weight management—is the most effective approach for reducing pain and improving function.
The session also highlights how education and neuromuscular exercise program helps people gain confidence, move better, reduce pain, and often delay or avoid surgery.
By the end, participants will understand how evidence‑based conservative care gives clients the greatest long‑term outcomes and how clinicians can guide them through OA with clarity and confidence.
