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The Patricia Raskin ShowLeigh F. Callahan - Public Health Approaches to Managing OsteoarthritisDESCRIPTION: Dr. Leigh F. Callahan has over 35 years of experience in arthritis and health outcomes research, and experience in public health as a former arthritis epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her specific areas of expertise are in four major areas: outcomes and epidemiological research, establishing collaborations in communities across North Carolina and the nation, leadership roles in professional and nonprofit arthritis organizations, and setting arthritis public health agendas. She educates others on managing Osteoarthritis through behavioral lifestyle interventions, such as weight management, self-management education, physical activity and i...
2025-09-2951 min
Live Yes! With ArthritisThe Many Benefits of WalkingThis episode was originally released on April 28, 2020.
Staying active is important for managing arthritis, but it can be difficult for some people to do, especially when they’re in a lot of pain. Walking is a good way to ease into adding physical activity to your routine. Dr. Leigh Callahan talks about the many benefits of walking, from managing the pain of arthritis to improving your physical and mental health. She shares strategies for taking the first step by using the Walk With Ease program.
Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read th...
2022-06-0734 min
Joint ActionThe Osteoarthritis Action AllianceDr. Leigh Callahan is the Director of the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA). She is also an epidemiologist and outcomes researcher who, for more than 30 years, has worked in musculoskeletal outcomes research.Her research has focused on predictors of outcomes and quality of life in individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), patient-reported outcomes and measurement, physical activity and arthritis, social determinants and health outcomes, health literacy, and complementary and alternative medicine use in rheumatic diseases.She is also Professor of Medicine and Associate Director of the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, as well as Director...
2020-09-2036 minLive Yes! With ArthritisThe Many Benefits of WalkingStaying active is important for managing arthritis, but it can be difficult for some people to do, especially when they’re in a lot of pain. Walking is a good way to ease into adding physical activity to your routine. Dr. Leigh Callahan talks about the many benefits of walking, from managing the pain of arthritis to improving your physical and mental health. She shares strategies for taking the first step by using the Walk With Ease program.
Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: ht...
2020-04-2838 min