Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Taking Control of Your Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
The University of Melbourne
You now have explored joint disease with experts from the University of Melbourne, developed your knowledge of osteoarthritis and pain management, examined healthy living techniques using physical activity and weight management, and investigated additional pain management strategies including hip and knee surgery. You should now be able to develop a personal plan to manage your pain and discuss appropriate treatment with health professionals.
4 weeks, 1 hour per week
Professor Kim Bennell
Director of Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine | FAHMS | Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor | NHMRC Leadership Fellow | Dame Kate Campbell Fellow
The University of Melbourne
Doctor Rachel Nelligan
Physiotherapist | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine
The University of Melbourne
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe what osteoarthritis is and how it is diagnosed
- Identify accurate and inaccurate information about osteoarthritis
- Identify what treatments are recommended for hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Describe the benefits of physical activity and exercise for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Critique the different types of physical activity and exercise to see which might suit you
- Identify a range of factors that contribute to weight and the benefits of even a small amount of weight loss for joint symptoms
- Compare the benefits and risks of medications and surgical treatments for people with osteoarthritis
- Create a plan for how you will manage your osteoarthritis, based on what you have learnt from this course
Syllabus
Week 1 covers osteoarthritis:
- what it is
- how it is diagnosed
- what we know about osteoarthritis pain and
- provide an overview of recommended treatments.
Week 2 covers physical activity and exercise for people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis, including:
- what the benefits can be
- how much is recommended
- the types of exercise that can be beneficial and
- tips on how to be more physically active.
Week 3 covers:
- how body weight contributes to osteoarthritis
- weight loss and how it can help osteoarthritis symptoms, and
- strategies that can be used for weight loss and for healthy weight maintenance.
Week 4 covers:
- other self-management strategies that can help people with osteoarthritis manage joint pain
- the benefits and risks of medications and surgeries for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis
- treatments that are not recommended for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis, and
- how to develop a personal plan to manage your pain and discuss appropriate treatment with health professionals.
Issued on 5th October 2025
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