The E3 Rehab Podcast: 251. 9 Osteoarthritis Myths w/ Ben Steele-Turner

251. 9 Osteoarthritis Myths w/ Ben Steele-Turner

May 5, 2026

Chris Hughen sat down with Ben Steele-Turner to discuss all things osteoarthritis. We dive into nine common myths and misconceptions of osteoarthritis, including imaging findings and pain levels, exercise, weight management, wear and tear, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/NaNPP69FV3Q

Episode Resources:

Ben’s Instagram

Overview of OA - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39755397/

Radiographic vs Symptomatic OA - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-026-05204-4

Knee OA Trajectories:

Pain - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32882828/

Structural - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32491247/

Exercise therapy for knee OA - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37346776/

- Systems model - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4340713/

- Muscle strength and KOA risk https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36562820/

Injection therapies narrative review - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11938051/