Most mornings, Glenda walks five kilometres in her local suburb in Sydney’s Inner West. She also has an exercise regime to keep her leg muscles active, enjoys swimming and recently took up aquarobics.

As someone who espouses the benefits of movement to reduce osteoarthritic pain, Glenda is pleased to see greater focus on supporting patients with non-surgical interventions in the updated Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard (2024), including physical activity, exercise and weight management.

While he can’t do high-impact sport, 64-year-old Tom keeps active by walking six days a week, cycling and swimming. He is careful with his diet to manage his weight and uses meditation to reduce pain.

More than two million Australians, including many people aged over 45, live with osteoarthritis – a common cause of pain and joint stiffness – particularly in knees, hips and hands.