Ep.228: ‘Menopause: Bone Health & Muscle Mass' with special guests Christine Bird & Jo McEwan

Welcome to Ep.228 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast. In this episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests Christien Bird and Joe McEwan, co-founders of Menopause Movement. They dive into Part 2 of our 'Focus On Women's Health' series, addressing the menopause, and in particular the associated changes in bone health and muscle mass that any healthcare professional with female clients or patients needs to be aware of.  The discussion sheds light on the often misunderstood impact of menopause on women's physical and psychological well-being. Christine and Joe share their expertise on how oestrogen levels affect muscle and bone health and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercises such as strength training to combat the effects of aging. Also covered are the broader social implications, including the challenges faced by women in their relationships and workplaces, and the role of healthcare professionals in providing supportive care. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding menopause, aiming to dispel myths and encourage informed decisions about health during this crucial phase of life. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast 00:03:22 - Introducing Christien Bird & Jo McEwan of Menopause Movement 00:07:29 - The Importance of Muscle Health in the Menopause 00:10:58 - Bone Health and Osteoporosis in the Menopause 00:15:37 - Understanding Symptoms of Menopause 00:19:11 - Changing Perspectives on Aging in Women 00:22:32 - Identifying Early Menopause Signs 00:27:46 - Mental Health & Menopause 00:36:07 - Supporting Partners Through Menopause 00:46:47 - The Benefits of Topical Estrogen 00:48:54 - The Discussion Around HRT 00:50:50 - Empowering Women in Menopause Through Education 00:57:16 - Upcoming Menopause Courses and Resources 00:59:37 - Looking Ahead to Future Episodes on Women's Health Useful Links Menopause Movement Website Menopause Movement on Facebook Menopause Movement On Instagram Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Please Support Our Podcast! If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes. Questions? Email: [email protected]