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The Arthritis Action Podcast

The Arthritis Action Podcast

By Arthritis Action

Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. In this podcast we will be talking to our staff, our members, and healthcare professionals about arthritis and what you can do manage it better.

For more information and future episode listings please visit www.arthritsaction.org.uk
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S1 E7 - What I Wish I Had Known About Arthritis

The Arthritis Action PodcastFeb 06, 2023

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S3 E4 - Parenting with arthritis

S3 E4 - Parenting with arthritis

In this episode Marc and Terry are joined by Arthritis Action Group attendee and friend of the charity Sophie Krank to talk about her experiences and challenges of being a parent with arthritis.


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May 01, 202433:24
S3 E3 - Arthritis and cultural barriers

S3 E3 - Arthritis and cultural barriers

In this episode of our podcast, Marc talks to Elizabeth Takyi, a podcast presenter, lecturer, neurodiversity storyteller, and Arthritis Action Trustee. The pair discuss Elizabeth’s own experience of arthritis, some of the stigma surrounding it within her community, and how perceptions of health conditions can be culturally linked.


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Apr 02, 202433:54
S3 E2 - How other conditions can affect your arthritis

S3 E2 - How other conditions can affect your arthritis

In this episode Marc speaks to Dr Giles Hazan, a GP with Extended Reach in Musculoskeletal Medicine at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, to discuss managing arthritis alongside other conditions, how they may impact on each other and how you and your doctor can best manage these.


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Mar 01, 202439:51
S3 E1 - Getting the most out of your medical appointment

S3 E1 - Getting the most out of your medical appointment

Welcome to a new season of the podcast, in this first episode Marc talks to Jake Fretwell from the St Mary’s Surgery in Ely about how to get the most out of your medical appointments including describing your symptoms, making a plan of action and who else you may be referred to in the surgery.


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Feb 01, 202434:39
Winter Special - Keeping warm in winter

Winter Special - Keeping warm in winter

In this Winter special, Marc, Leah and Terry discuss how to keep warm at this time of year, sharing tips on managing your arthritis including heating your home and self, food and gadgets to help beat the chills. If you would like to donate to the Appeal mentioned in the podcast the link is https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/make-donation/

Dec 18, 202334:24
S2 E10 - Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates for Arthritis

S2 E10 - Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates for Arthritis

Marc speaks to Dan Rebolledo and Helena Dickin, Chartered Physiotherapists from South Coast Rx Physiotherapy. They discuss how seeing a physiotherapist can be beneficial to those living with arthritis, and how adding pilates into your programme can help increase your strength, mobility and reduce your pain levels.


www.southcoastrxphysiotherapy.co.uk

www.nhs.uk/conditions/physiotherapy/accessing

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Nov 13, 202332:25
S2 E9 - Arthritis and Artificial Intelligence

S2 E9 - Arthritis and Artificial Intelligence

Marc speaks to Dr Nicholas Fuggle, Associate Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southampton, and the Alan Turing Institute Clinical AI Interest Group co-organiser. They discuss the role artificial intelligence (AI) currently plays in the research and treatment of arthritis, and how it could be applied in the future of healthcare.


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Oct 30, 202335:28
S2 E8 - Arthritis and Pets

S2 E8 - Arthritis and Pets

Marc and Leah talk to Catherine Trowmans, a practicing Registered Veterinary Nurse and owner of Happy Paws Pet Services in Ely. We discuss taking care of a pet when you have arthritis, as well as taking care of a pet that has arthritis!


https://www.happypawsely.com/

https://cinnamon.org.uk/

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Oct 16, 202332:54
S2 E7 - The Unusual Ways they Used to Treat Arthritis

S2 E7 - The Unusual Ways they Used to Treat Arthritis

Marc talks to Arthritis Action’s Medical Advisor Dr Wendy Holden, Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at North Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss some of the unbelievable ways that people used to treat arthritis in the past, from radioactive materials, to high powered hoses, to injecting gold.

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Oct 02, 202334:57
S2 E6 - How Talking Therapies can Help with Chronic Pain

S2 E6 - How Talking Therapies can Help with Chronic Pain

In this episode Marc talks to Dr Sarah Watts, Clinical Director of the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies Service about what talking therapies are and how they can help people with long term pain conditions to come to terms with their diagnosis, as well as learn how to deal with unhelpful thoughts.


https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service

https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/living-with-arthritis/resource-centre/mental-health-directory/

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Sep 18, 202332:21
S2 E5 - Young Adults with Arthritis

S2 E5 - Young Adults with Arthritis

Leah, Terry and Marc discuss the challenges and limitations faced by young adults with arthritis in four key areas (work and university; social life; travelling; family life), as well as adjustments to help overcome these.

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Sep 04, 202334:04
S2 E4 - What Can People in Pain Do About It?

S2 E4 - What Can People in Pain Do About It?

In this episode, Katherine Dyer, Pain Service Lead Nurse at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, joins Marc to discuss types of pain, the difficulties pain may bring in people with long-term conditions, how to manage it, and what help and support is available.

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Aug 21, 202328:55
S2 E3 - How Arthritis Affects Your Social Life

S2 E3 - How Arthritis Affects Your Social Life

Marc speaks to Arthritis Action volunteer Vanya Spasova. Vanya discusses how receiving a diagnosis at an early age has affected her personal life, academic pursuits, hobbies, and social activities.


www.arthritisaction.org.uk

podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

Aug 07, 202331:42
S2 E2 - Cooking with Arthritis

S2 E2 - Cooking with Arthritis

S2 E2 Cooking with arthritis:

In this episode Marc is joined by Emily Johnson, aka the Arthritis Foodie. Marc and Emily discuss how people living with arthritis can benefit from good nutrition. Emily also shares her tips and tricks when it comes to cooking, and discusses her new book ‘Eat Well with Arthritis: Over 85 delicious recipes from Arthritis Foodie’.


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Jul 24, 202328:57
S2 E1 - You Have Arthritis, so What’s Next?

S2 E1 - You Have Arthritis, so What’s Next?

We are back with a second series of the Arthritis Action Podcast. Marc, Terry and Leah kick off the season with a chat about getting an arthritis diagnosis; from the therapies available, to how to speak to your GP, to what services are available and where to find them.


www.arthritisaction.org.uk

podcast@arthritisaction.org.uk

Jul 09, 202329:05
S1 E10 - Emotional Wellbeing

S1 E10 - Emotional Wellbeing

In this, the final episode of the series, Marc and Sarah talk about the impact that a diagnosis of arthritis can have on a person. They share some tips for learning to live with a long term condition that can help keep you mentally and emotionally well. Learn how to manage your “arthritis backpack”.

Visit www.arthritisaction.org.uk 

Mar 20, 202330:58
S1 E9 - Pain and Arthritis

S1 E9 - Pain and Arthritis

Marc and David Vaux, Therapies  Manager and Exercise Lead at Arthritis Action discuss pain and arthritis. David, a registered Osteopath talks about the key benefits of movement and strengthening the muscles around joints to help decrease pain. Learn more about how pain affects the brain and body and why arthritis causes pain in the joints. David takes us through the different techniques including water therapy and mirror box therapy, that can help people to reduce pain and stay active. 

Visit www.arthritisaction.org.uk

Mar 06, 202331:36
S1 E8 - The Importance of Setting Goals

S1 E8 - The Importance of Setting Goals

In this Episode Leah, Terry and Marc discuss how important goal setting can be when self managing your arthritis. They also explore the different methods that can be used and how to make it a practical, and acheivable part of your routine, as well as sharing some of their own experiences, and talking about what support Arthritis Action can offer. 

Visit www.arthritisaction.org.uk 


Feb 20, 202330:16
S1 E7 - What I Wish I Had Known About Arthritis

S1 E7 - What I Wish I Had Known About Arthritis

Sarah Vickerstaff, Member and trustee of Arthritis shares her experiences of living with arthritis and what she wishes she had known about the condition.  Listen to Sarah’s tips and hints and her experience of having surgery for arthritis. 

Visit www.arthritisaction.org.uk 

Feb 06, 202330:44
S1 E6 - Nutrition and Arthritis

S1 E6 - Nutrition and Arthritis

Arthritis Action’s registered Dietitian, Martin Lau, talks about the key role that diet and weight management plays in helping to manage arthritis. Find out the truth about what foods are “good” and “bad” for arthritis and how a Mediterranean diet can help you stay healthy. 

Jan 23, 202332:24
S1 E5 - Everyday Life with Arthritis

S1 E5 - Everyday Life with Arthritis

Marc and Terry chat with one of our Members, Diana to find out how she manages her daily live with arthritis. Diana explains her challenges in getting around and the gadgets, equipment and techniques that make her life much easier so she can achieve her goals. 

Jan 09, 202329:21
S1 E4 - Communication

S1 E4 - Communication

Marc and Leah chat to one of our Members, Olga on the topic of how communication can help her manage her life. By being open and communicating about how arthritis affects her, people can help her get through each day.

Dec 26, 202228:52
S1 E3 - Exercise and Activity

S1 E3 - Exercise and Activity

In this episode Marc and Leah sit down with a member of Arthritis Action; Katherine Jackson to discuss how important exercise and activity can be for people living with arthritis, and also to talk about some of the challenges and difficulties that come along with it.

Dec 12, 202232:45
S1 E2 - Work and Arthritis

S1 E2 - Work and Arthritis

In this episode Leah and Marc sit down with a friend of the charity; Chris Field to discuss how arthritis has affected his work life and how he manages the condition whilst still in full time employment.

Nov 28, 202226:19
S1 E1 - Planning and Pacing

S1 E1 - Planning and Pacing

In this inaugural episode Arthritis Action team members Marc, Leah and Terry discuss the importance and challenges of pacing with arthritis and how vital planning and preparation can be for managing it better.

Nov 14, 202229:33
The Arthritis Action Podcast - Trailer

The Arthritis Action Podcast - Trailer

Welcome to the Arthritis Action Podcast.

Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis.

In the upcoming episodes we will be talking to our staff, our members, and healthcare professionals about arthritis and what you can do manage it better.

For more information and future episode listings please visit www.arthritsaction.org.uk

Nov 07, 202200:48