Orthobiologics & Regenerative Medicine Series: Osteoarthritis - Using Biology to Optimize Exercise Prescription presented by Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD-Osteoarthritis - Using Biology to Optimize Exercise Prescription

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The video features Dr. Jay Ballin discussing the impact of exercise and regenerative medicine on patients with osteoarthritis (OA). He highlights the significance of reducing stigma and misinformation surrounding the condition and emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and personalized treatment approaches. Dr. Ballin explores the benefits of physical activity and weight loss in reducing joint inflammation and pain, as well as the role of biological markers in monitoring the response to exercise. He mentions a study on interval walking versus continuous walking, which showed that interval walking had lower stress on the joints and a reduced biomarker response related to OA. Dr. Ballin also discusses the potential benefits of golf as an exercise for individuals with knee OA, mentioning a study indicating better biomarker responses and increased beta endorphin levels in individuals who walked the golf course. He explains the development of a cartilage stress test that measures biomarker responses to different exercise conditions, which can aid in personalizing rehabilitation strategies. Furthermore, Dr. Ballin highlights the use of the anti-gravity treadmill in rehabilitation and its potential benefits for individuals with OA. He concludes by discussing the potential future of individualized tissue engineering products for OA and the role of genetics in treatment response. Overall, Dr. Ballin emphasizes the importance of individualizing treatment approaches for OA patients based on their specific needs and characteristics.

Keywords

exercise

regenerative medicine

osteoarthritis

reducing stigma

early diagnosis

personalized treatment

biological markers

interval walking

golf as exercise

individualized tissue engineering