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Joint Action

Joint Action

By: David Hunter PhD FRACP (Rheum)
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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 David on Instagram at @ProfDavidHunter.


To learn more about our research, visit our website at https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/


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Episodes
  • World Arthritis Day Special: Stories of Resilience and Hope

    World Arthritis Day Special: Stories of Resilience and Hope
    11 Oct 2026

    On this special World Arthritis Day episode of Joint Action, we are bringing together some of the most moving moments from our patient stories series, where real people share what it is like to live with osteoarthritis, and more importantly, what they did about it.


    Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with osteoarthritis for years, or are supporting someone who is, we hope today's episode reminds you that there is always something you can do.


    RELATED EPISODES

    • S02E21 - Empowering patients to take control of their osteoarthritis with Dr Dawn Richards
    • S02E06 - Meagan's osteoarthritis journey
    • S04E16 - Julie's journey with osteoarthritis


    CONNECT WITH US

    • Naia Health: https://www.naiahealth.com.au/st-leonards-hub
    • Join one of our trials: https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
    • Instagram: @ProfDavidHunter
    • 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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    23 mins
  • Supplements in osteoarthritis with A/Prof Joanna Harnett and Dr Jocelyn Bowden

    Supplements in osteoarthritis with A/Prof Joanna Harnett and Dr Jocelyn Bowden
    27 Sep 2026

    Do supplements really help with osteoarthritis, or are we wasting our money? On this week's episode of Joint Action, Associate Professor Joanna Harnett and Dr Jocelyn Bowden join Professor David Hunter to cut through the noise on complementary medicines, exploring what the evidence actually shows and how to make informed decisions about supplement use for osteoarthritis.


    A/Prof Joanna Harnett is an Associate Professor of Complementary Medicines at the University of Sydney's School of Pharmacy. Her research focuses on the quality use of complementary medicines and clinical studies in gastrointestinal health and the microbiome, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than $1.15 million in research funding. She is Chair of the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines and a Board Member of the International Society for Complementary, Traditional and Integrative Medicine Research.


    Dr Jocelyn Bowden is a Senior Research Fellow with the Osteoarthritis Clinical Research Group at the Kolling Institute, University of Sydney. Her research focuses on improving healthcare through evidence-based practice, including the role of complementary medicines in osteoarthritis care. She has secured over $6.5 million in research funding, published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles, and co-leads the OARSI Joint Effort Initiative for the Implementation of Osteoarthritis Management Programs.


    CONNECT WITH US


    • Naia Health: https://www.naiahealth.com.au/st-leonards-hub
    • Join one of our trials: https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trials
    • Instagram: @ProfDavidHunter
    • 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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    31 mins
  • Giovanna's journey with hand osteoarthritis

    Giovanna's journey with hand osteoarthritis
    13 Sep 2026
    What does it really mean to live with hand osteoarthritis, and how do you stay active and engaged in life when your hands are constantly painful? On this week's episode of Joint Action, Giovanna Lever joins Professor David Hunter to share her personal journey living with hand osteoarthritis, diagnosed at 45 after years of struggling with pain, and what it has meant for her work, travel, and family life.Giovanna Lever is the Founder and Managing Director of Sparrowly Group, a Sydney-based consultancy working in economic development, community development, workforce planning, and tourism strategy across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. She is an advocate for accessible and inclusive tourism and co-founder of AccessA, a platform focused on accessibility and inclusion for businesses and tourism operators. Diagnosed with arthritis in her hands in 2025, she continues to champion an active and healthy lifestyle despite a busy schedule involving work, travel, and family life.RESOURCESJournal articleEfficacy of a Combination of Conservative Therapies vs an Education Comparator on Clinical Outcomes in Thumb Base OsteoarthritisA Randomized Clinical TrialLinksCOMBO study supplemental informationFunctional equipmentDaily living aidsAssistive devices for arthritis of the handsAssistive productsRelated EpisodesHormones, menopause, and joint pain with Dr Ginni MansbergHand osteoarthritis with Margreet KloppenburgCONNECT WITH USNaia Health: https://www.naiahealth.com.au/st-leonards-hubJoin one of our trials: https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trialsInstagram: @ProfDavidHunterTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcastIf 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    36 mins
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