Menopause 101
Presented by Rehab Connections
Description
Description:
This new virtual workshop provides an overview of current key topics related to menopause and problems often
expressed by female patients/clients that impact rehab progression. It is important for PT/PTA clinicians
to understand the variety of symptoms, the wide range of relevant non-pharmacologic interventions
including modifiable lifestyle factors for patient/client education, and the basics of hormone imbalance.
Instruction level: Various
CE contact hours 4.0 (IL) *** Duration: 3.3 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs
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 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.
IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event,
you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the
opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the
information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material
please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.
Presenter
- Sheryl Poremba, PT, CCM
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Location
This workshop is conducted virtually using Zoom.
Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Workshop: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Click on date to register.
Tuition: $119
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Seating is limited. Please register
early!
Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content
and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond
our control.
Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education
sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101
Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per
session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received
more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance
of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another
individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for
cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically,
including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits
will expire September 26, 2026.
Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event
up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will
not be responsible for any charges incurred by the
registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other
than the CE event tuition.
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