Management of osteoarthritis – what does the future hold?

In this open lecture, Professor Kim Bennell will talk about the future of osteoarthritis managemen.

Australian top researcher and Professor Kim Bennell from the University of Melbourne will be visiting Diakonhjemmet Hospital on September 16th for a guest lecture.

Bennell is the director of the multi-disciplinary Centre for Health, Exercise, and Sports Medicine (CHESM) at the University of Melbourne and an NHMRC Investigator Fellow (L2).

She is one of the world's most influential researchers on non-pharmacological treatment of osteoarthritis. Her work in physiotherapy, exercise, and digital solutions has contributed to shaping both guidelines and practices internationally.

Kim Bennell is a visiting professor at the REMEDY Center for the treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The center is funded by the Research Council of Norway and the Olav Thon Foundation. Diakonhjemmet Hospital is the host institution for REMEDY. The Institute of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oslo, Oslo University Hospital, the MAGIC Foundation, and the Norwegian Rheumatism Association are partners.

The event is free and open to all interested parties.

No registration is required – just come to the auditorium in DBL. The auditorium is located in the basement of the building across from the main entrance to Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Diakonveien 12, 0370 Oslo.

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Published Sep. 15, 2025 12:35 PM - Last modified Sep. 15, 2025 12:35 PM