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Menopause and Musculoskeletal Health: Exploring the Intersection of Lifestyle and Pharmacotherapy

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The growing aging population poses challenges in addressing numerous health concerns, including musculoskeletal health. Menopause is a natural event in a women’s life but along with the physical effects of aging and weight concerns at this stage of life, the impact on muscle and bone health is often overlooked when considering long-term patient outcomes.

As the prevalence of sarcopenia and osteoporosis increases, women are seeking help from clinicians to make informed decisions about their health. Still, they are bombarded by conflicting messages about lifestyle and pharmacotherapy options for prevention and treatment. Val Schonberg is a registered dietitian and certified menopause practitioner specializing in musculoskeletal health who will explore topics related to evidence-based nutrition, physical activity, supplements, hormone therapy, and individualized treatment strategies for muscle and bone injuries and osteoporosis.

Here's What You'll Learn


Menopause and Aging
  • Body composition and weight changes in midlife
  • The impact of disordered eating, eating disorders, and weight loss on MSK health
  • Use of menopause hormone therapy
Osteosacropenia
  • Pathophysiology and screening
  • Athletes and active women
    • Recognizing low energy availability in MSK patients
    • Differentiating secondary amenorrhea from perimenopause
Muscle Health
  • Age-related anabolic resistance
  • Impact on health (impaired glucose tolerance/diabetes, CVD, and mobility)
  • Sarcopenia (loss of lean tissue) – risk factors and pathophysiology
Bone Health
  • Age-related changes in bone density
  • Understanding low bone density (osteopenia) vs osteoporosis
  • Risk factors: identifying modifiable vs non-modifiable
  • Diagnosis – current practice recommendations
Treatment to Optimize Musculoskeletal Health
  • Nutritional – guidelines for protein, vitamin D, calcium, and supplements
  • Physical activity
  • Pharmacotherapy

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts


Val Schonberg, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, MSCP, FAND

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Val Schonberg, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, MSCP, FAND, is a registered and licensed dietician with a master’s degree in nutrition science from the University of Minnesota. She is board certified as a specialist in sports dietetics, a certified menopause practitioner with The Menopause Society (previously known as the North American Menopause Society) and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Val owns a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia where she specializes in midlife health and menopause, recreational and professional sports nutrition, and all types of eating disorders. With special interests in musculoskeletal health, aging, and the impact of energy deficiency across the lifespan, Val’s experience and expertise come from years of practice in many settings including women’s health, Division 1 college sports medicine, and speaking nationally on numerous nutrition-related topics. In addition to individual nutrition counseling, she is the consulting dietician for Emory Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Atlanta ballet, and the Atlanta Dream Women’s NBA team.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Val Schonberg is the owner of Enlighten U Nutrition Consulting, LLC. and is a consulting dietitian with Emory Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Val Schonberg is a member and fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has a professional relationship with The Menopause Society.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS078873
Duration:
2 hours, 1 minute
Copyright:
Oct 24, 2024
Format:
Audio and Video

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