Topics
- Definitions and basic physiology of perimenopause and menopause
- Overview of health issues associated with menopause
- Basic roles of estrogen and other relevant hormones
- Current perspectives on medical hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Non-pharmacological interventions to address hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain and stiffness, sleep problems, mood changes, weight gain, etc
Objectives By the completion of the workshop you will be able to:
- Recognize possible hormone imbalance issues as contributing to PT/OT patient problems and or limiting rehab progression.
- Incorporate current, basic menopause concepts into patient/client education.
- Cite and apply guidelines for exercise recommendations.
- Describe commonalities in non-pharmacological interventions for menopause symptoms.
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs Instruction level: Basic 4.0 CE contact hours (IL)
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