Associate Professor Michelle Hall: Hip and knee osteoarthritis and the importance of sleep for musculoskeletal health

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.

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