AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Epidemiology & the Influence of Sex Hormones on Injury, Training & Treatment of Aging Athletes

Epidemiology & the Influence of Sex Hormones on Injury, Training & Treatment of Aging Athletes

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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of taking care of aging athletes and specifically focuses on the impact of estrogen depletion in women with ovaries. She mentions that as people are living longer, it is crucial to stay active to prevent chronic diseases. The speaker provides some statistics on the number of aging athletes and the injuries they experience. She emphasizes the musculoskeletal implications of estrogen depletion, including inflammation, muscle loss, decreased bone density, and metabolic dysfunction. The speaker also highlights the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms during menopause and the need for further research in this area. She concludes by urging the audience to consider the impact of estrogen depletion on their patients and the importance of early screening and intervention.

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Vonda Wright, MD

Keywords

aging athletes

estrogen depletion

women with ovaries

chronic diseases

musculoskeletal implications