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Arthritis can make everyday movement feel harder, but the right lifestyle strategies can help you move with less pain, more confidence, and greater strength. In this practical and empowering talk, we’ll explore what the science says about managing arthritis through daily habits, including physical activity, exercise, nutrition, sleep, and weight management. We’ll discuss why movement is one of the most effective tools for supporting joint health, how to exercise safely when your joints hurt, and which common myths about arthritis may actually keep people stuck.

Whether you are living with arthritis, noticing more stiffness with age, or simply want to protect your joints for the long term, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what helps and a few actionable strategies to feel stronger and more in control of your joint health.

Corey Rovzar, PhD, DPT, is a physical activity researcher at Stanford University and a physical therapist with expertise in movement optimization and health behavior change. Her research focuses on developing evidence-based digital interventions to improve physical activity, movement quality, physical performance, and healthy aging. She is especially interested in scalable strategies that empower individuals to manage musculoskeletal health and enhance physical function through exercise and technologies that enable remote assessment of physical performance. Drawing on both clinical and research experience, Dr. Rovzar is passionate about translating science into practical tools that support long-term mobility and help people continue doing the activities they value most.