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Joint Action

Joint Action

By: David Hunter PhD FRACP (Rheum)
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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 anxious, more socially isolated and gain weight. It is critical at times like this that people with osteoarthritis have their burden and disability minimised and their knowledge of how to manage the disease enhanced. Join David as he interviews the world's leading experts in osteoarthritis.



Professor David Hunter is a rheumatology clinician researcher whose main research focus has been clinical and translational research in osteoarthritis. He is the Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology and Professor of Medicine at University of Sydney and the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is ranked as the worlds leading expert in osteoarthritis on Expertscape.com since 2014.

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You can send in your questions to hello@jointaction.info and follow us on Twitter @jointactionorg and @ProfDavidHunter

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    From court to classroom: Dr John Drazan’s game plan for STEM education
    Aug 17 2025

    Dribbling into discovery - on this episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr John Drazan to learn more about how he is using basketball to inspire the next generation of scientists. Dr John Drazan is an Assistant Professor of biomedical engineering at Fairfield University where he studies the relationship between muscle structure and function to understand how muscles remodel in response to aging, injury, or training.

    He is an award-winning STEM educator and former collegiate basketball player who runs STEM focused clinics to encourage student interest in maths, science, technology and engineering. His innovative programs have reached over 25,000 students across the USA.


    CONNECT WITH US

    • Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
    • Instagram: @osteoarthritisresearchgroup
    • Email: hello@jointaction.info
    • 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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    25 mins
  • Common misconceptions and beliefs about osteoarthritis - improving osteoarthritis knowledge with A/Prof Ben Darlow (2024)

    Common misconceptions and beliefs about osteoarthritis - improving osteoarthritis knowledge with A/Prof Ben Darlow (2024)
    Aug 3 2025

    Did you know your beliefs about osteoarthritis could be making your symptoms worse? In this re-aired episode from Season 5, Episode 1 of Joint Action, physiotherapist and health communication expert Dr Ben Darlow joins us to explore how common misconceptions - like “wear and tear” or “bone on bone” - can limit your activity and shape your treatment choices. We discuss the power of language, the importance of hope, and how better understanding can help you take control of your health.

    Whether you're living with osteoarthritis, supporting someone who is, or working in healthcare, this conversation is a must-listen.


    RESOURCES

    • Living with osteoarthritis is a balancing act: an exploration of patients' beliefs about knee pain
    • The osteoarthritis knowledge scale


    CONNECT WITH US

    • Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
    • Email: hello@jointaction.info
    • 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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    39 mins
  • Is Methotrexate ready for clinical use? A discussion with Professor Robin Christensen and Dr Anna Dossing

    Is Methotrexate ready for clinical use? A discussion with Professor Robin Christensen and Dr Anna Dossing
    Jul 20 2025

    Methotrexate is a well-established drug used in oncology, but could it also play a role in managing osteoarthritis? In this episode of Joint Action, Professor David Hunter is joined by Dr Anna Døssing and Professor Robin Christensen to explore the potential of methotrexate as a treatment for osteoarthritis pain.

    They discuss:

    • What methotrexate is and how it works
    • Insights from a recent meta-analysis on its effectiveness and safety
    • Why individual studies show mixed results
    • Whether it might help people with hand or knee OA - especially those with signs of inflammation
    • How dosing and side effects factor into clinical decision-making

    Tune in for an honest, data-driven conversation about repurposing an old drug for a new purpose - and what it could mean for people living with osteoarthritis.


    RESOURCES


    • Editorial: Methotrexate for osteoarthritis—Ready for clinical use and in whom?: https://www.oarsijournal.com/article/S1063-4584(25)00973-2/abstract?


    CONNECT WITH US


    • Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg
    • Instagram: @osteoarthritisresearchgroup
    • Email: osteoarthritis.research@sydney.edu.au
    • Website: https://www.jointaction.info/podcast


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    38 mins
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