Professor David Hunter said the heart of the project lies in restoring confidence in evidence- based care. “Exercise, education and weight management are proven to help people live well with osteoarthritis. Yet too often, these are overlooked in favour of quick fixes that don’t address the underlying issue,” Professor Hunter said. “This study is about backing our clinicians with the tools they need to deliver best-practice care and empowering patients to expect and ask for that care. If we get this right, we won’t just reduce unnecessary procedures; we’ll improve mobility, reduce pain and help people stay active and independent for longer.” The grant success was made possible by early philanthropic seed funding from the Girgensohn Foundation. Dr Eyles said we are deeply grateful to the Girgensohn Foundation and the NORTH Foundation for believing in this approach. “Their support helped us build the foundations needed to attract this national funding. It’s a powerful example of how philanthropy can deliver change at scale.” To support osteoarthritis research, contact the NORTH Foundation.
Dr Jillian Eyles
Professor David Hunter
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