Q&A webinar with Soren Skou

The session focuses on evidence-based management of knee and hip osteoarthritis, with strong emphasis on exercise as first-line treatment and how to apply research in everyday clinical practice. It explains the GLAAD program, which was created to help clinicians deliver guideline-based education and exercise over eight weeks and to track outcomes over time. Learners can expect practical discussion of how GLAAD works, what results have been seen in large patient groups, and why implementation matters. Key topics include when exercise is appropriate, how it compares with surgery, electrotherapy, injections, acupuncture, and medication, and why surgery is usually reserved for patients who do not improve with conservative care. The webinar also covers common misconceptions, such as the idea that osteoarthritis is simply “wear and tear” or that imaging findings determine treatment. Additional points include pain monitoring during exercise, individualizing programs, the role of neuromuscular exercise, comorbidities, telehealth delivery, and the current limits of evidence for newer approaches. Overall, learners gain a clear overview of recommended osteoarthritis care and clinical decision-making.