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Preparing Your Muscles, Tendons & Bones for Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright
Preparing Your Muscles, Tendons & Bones for Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright
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77 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2024
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Dr. Vonda Wright shares invaluable insights into the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, unravelling the complexities of arthralgia, inflammation, and the impact of decreasing estradiol on our joints, bone density, muscle mass, and fat distribution. She and Dr. Stephanie explore the phenomenon of frozen shoulder, its prevalence in the female population, and effective strategies for managing and preventing it.Dr. Vonda also unveils her cutting-edge training protocol for lifting heavy, emphasizing the importance of balanced upper and lower body workouts to promote strength and resilience. They also delve into the nuances of zone training, injury prevention, and the significance of stability and instability training in enhancing our physical prowess as we age gracefully.Get ready to be inspired and empowered as Dr. Wright uncovers the secrets to optimizing muscle health and vitality during menopause. So grab your headphones and tune in to this enlightening conversation.Episode Overview:0:00 Intro/Teaser0:01:29 Introduction to Muscles and Menopause0:03:28 Dr. Vonda Wright's Menopause Story0:13:41 Dr. Vonda's Menopause Experience0:24:33 Advocating for Women's Health0:31:31 Treatment Spectrum for Frozen Shoulder0:37:45 Preventing Frozen Shoulder in Women0:39:11 Preparing for Menopause0:39:33 The Power of Heavy Lifting0:42:08 The Importance of Rest Time0:43:50 The Effort of Heavy Lifting0:45:54 The Importance of Rest Periods0:48:49 The Significance of Warm-Ups0:50:25 Zone Two Training for Women0:51:50 Sprinting vs. Zone Two Training0:57:35 Mental Resilience in Sprinting0:59:43 Strength, Stability, and Injury Prevention1:09:26 Harnessing Muscle Satellite Cells1:11:31 Stimulating Muscle GrowthBio:Dr. Vonda Wright is a double-boarded, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized authority on active aging and mobility. Dr. Wright’s practice focuses on minimally invasive surgery for hip preservation, shoulder and knee reconstruction, cartilage restoration, orthobiologics, and the latest in injury prevention and performance optimization. An intra-preneur, Dr. Wright was the founding director of the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes (PRIMA) and her pioneering research in mobility and musculoskeletal aging is changing the way we view and treat the aging process. More at https://www.drvondawright.comResources Mentioned:InSPIRe- Institute for Sports Performance and Innovative Research https://www.speaker.drvondawright.com/resources/researchHOT For Your Health podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993Estrogen Matters book - https://estrogenmatters.comHRT, Bioidenticals & Menopause: Benefits & Risks - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/hrt-bioidenticals-menopause-benefits-risks/The Yentl Syndrome - https://www.nature.com/articles/353383a0.pdfInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/vondawrightWe are grateful to our sponsors:PeluvaI'm a fan of Peluva, the natural evolution in minimalist footwear from NYT bestselling author and founder of Primal Kitchen, Mark Sisson. These low-profile shoes are designed to let feet be feet. Your toes get the space they actually need to help you ambulate properly. This smart-looking shoe allows for proprioception and retraining of the toe and ankle mortise. Peluva delivers comfort, function, and style so you can relax, realign, and strengthen your feet to build health with every step. Go to https://peluva.com/DRSTEPHANIE to get 10% off your entire order.PrimeadineAutophagy, a cellular renewal and recycling process that mimics the benefits of fasting, tends to slow down as we age. That's where spermidine comes in. Wholly plant-derived spermidine promotes autophagy, as well as hormonal balance, healthy aging, energy, and hair growth. It also supports sleep quality; memory, cognition, and brain health; and skin and nail health. Primeadine captures the many benefits of this lon
Released:
Mar 18, 2024
Format:
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