351. Body Changes in Menopause: Joint Pain, Strength Training, and the Pelvic Floor with Joanna Fisher, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Our joints, muscles, and ligaments have estrogen receptors, which may help explain the aches and stiffness that can start in perimenopause. Physical therapist Joanna Fisher shares what to do about menopause joint pain, why strength training matters, and why she says we don't have to accept bladder leaks!

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MENOPAUSE AND OUR BODIES with Joanna Fisher PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

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Halos for Shoulders

Turkish Get Up

Hip CARs at 6:17 of “10 Minute Movement Routine for People Who Sit All Day” Video

Dynamic Hip Mobility Figure 4 Bridge

Thoracic Extension