AOCOPM 2022 Midyear Educational Conference-217747

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Video Summary

In this presentation, Dr. David Kenton discusses the relationship between disability, osteoarthritis, and kinetic chain effects. He shares his personal experience with joint replacements covered by VA disability benefits, emphasizing a purported link between knee and hip issues due to the kinetic chain. Dr. Kenton reviews his research into the topic, explaining that osteoarthritis, a major arthritic condition worldwide, involves shearing forces causing inflammation rather than direct force damage. He highlights studies supporting the idea that joint issues can propagate due to the kinetic chain, leading to further joint replacements. Dr. Kenton suggests that traditional physical therapy might need to focus more on correcting gait disturbances to prevent further issues. The talk concludes with a discussion about how osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) could help improve joint function by reducing sheer forces and enhancing range of motion. Dr. Kenton also briefly touches on history's role in shaping our understanding of osteoarthritis and hypothesizes about future directions in treatment and prevention.

Keywords

disability

osteoarthritis

kinetic chain

joint replacements

VA benefits

gait disturbances

osteopathic manipulative treatment