Understanding the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
Dr. Vonda Wright, a practicing board-certified Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon, Author, Speaker, Researcher, and Innovator.
Discover how menopause impacts the musculoskeletal system and learn strategies to manage and alleviate these changes for improved health and quality of life.
Many healthcare professionals lack comprehensive knowledge about the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause and its impact on women’s health. This gap leads to underdiagnosis and inadequate management of musculoskeletal issues in menopausal women, resulting in suboptimal patient outcomes and quality of life. This four-week course aims to educate physicians and nurses about the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, exploring its pathophysiology, clinical implications, and management strategies. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how menopause affects musculoskeletal health and learn to implement effective interventions for their patients.
Learn from leading expert Dr Vonda Wright, a practicing board-certified Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon, Author, Speaker, Researcher, and Innovator. Dr. Wright serves as a key opinion leader at the intersection of Musculoskeletal Aging, Longevity, Women’s Health, and Sports Performance. Don’t miss this class.
The Course Objectives
Knowledge Acquisition: Participants will be able to explain the key physiological changes that occur during menopause and how they contribute to the Musculoskeletal Syndrome.
Assessment Skills: Participants will develop the ability to effectively assess and diagnose musculoskeletal issues related to menopause using clinical evaluation techniques and diagnostic tools.
Management Strategies: Participants will identify and implement appropriate lifestyle and pharmacological interventions aimed at mitigating musculoskeletal symptoms in menopausal women.
Patient Education: Participants will be equipped to educate patients about the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, including self-management strategies and when to seek further medical advice
FAQs
The course is available on demand. You can start and finish when your schedule allows.
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.
This activity offers 6 CE credits for: Physicians (AMA PRA Category 1™), Nurses (ANCC NCPD), Pharmacists (ACPE CPE), Physician Assistants (AAPA Category 1), Social Workers (ASWB- ACE), Psychologists (APA CME), Dietitians (CDR CPEUs), Dentists (ADA-CERP CME), Athletic Trainers (BOC CEUs), Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) and Other*. *All other attendees will receive an AMA PRA Category 1™ participation certificate
Only students in the Prescribe and Manage Hormone Therapy with Confidence course have access to the private community groups.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Heather Hirsch Academy. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.