#37: Perimenopause and Menopause - Role of PT

NorthStar Physical Therapy

Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast!

I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!

Today’s episode will be all about perimenopause and menopause and what is the role of Physical Therapists to help women undergoing such stage in their lives. We will also be talking about functional medicine, checking out your pelvis, and the importance of your hormonal health. There are so many changes happening in a woman’s body during these stages and I am here to share with you how you can better manage them.

I hope that this episode helps you understand more about what you can do for your health in this stage of your life while working with a Physical Therapist!

Let’s discuss:

• Introduction to today’s topic
• When do hormonal changes happen in a woman’s life
• The average menopausal age and factors that affect menopause age
• When do women start getting menopause symptoms according to statistics
• Cycle tracking: What is it and how does a PT help in this
• The role of functional medicine during perimenopause and menopause
• Checking out the pelvis: Another big role of PT during perimenopause and menopause
• Importance of checking your hormonal health with a PT to better navigate the perimenopause and menopause stage
• Conclusion

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