Michelle joined me to discuss her research in hip and knee osteoarthritis and how we can apply this research in the clinic. Thanks Michelle for a great conversation.

In this episode:

• 0:00 About this episode and welcome Michelle
• 11:00 Summary of hip and knee osteoarthritis research and the role of sleep in musculoskeletal health
• 17:30 Are higher or lower loads responsible for changes in cartilage in the knee? Knee adduction moments, muscle strength, braces and orthotics.
• 23:00 Loading and the multifactorial nature of pain in osteoarthritis, changing the narrative of how osteoarthritis is described
• 32:30 Resources for managing sleep for people with musculoskeletal conditions
• 40:40 Women and girls in STEM, challenges faced and the BrainSTEM program

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This is a discussion aimed at health professionals and health professional students. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.