Sarah Myles, Rebecca Tapiolas, Kathy Jennings and Lauren Neill of the APA Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health national group present five discussion points about the physical and mental effects of menopause and the support physiotherapists can provide.

The Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) has highlighted key messages from the 5 facts article featured in the September edition of InMotion and produced this infographic. 

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About the Authors:

Sarah Myles APAM is an advanced physiotherapist (pelvic health) at Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Sarah holds a Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) from the University of Melbourne. She is a member of the APA Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health national group and a former chair of the group’s Queensland branch.

Rebecca Tapiolas APAM is a senior physiotherapist (pelvic health) at Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Rebecca holds a Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health) from the University of Melbourne. She is a member of the Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health group.

Kathy Jennings MACP is an APA Titled Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist working as a senior physiotherapist in Sydney. Kathy is a member of the Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health group.

Lauren Neill MACP is an APA Titled Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist working as a senior physiotherapist in Mackay, Queensland. Lauren is the chair of the Queensland branch of the Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health group.

This infographic is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze – partner of the PRF.