Menopause and musculoskeletal pain: why joints and muscles ache

Menopause and musculoskeletal pain can feel like joint stiffness and muscle soreness. Learn why it happens, what helps, and when to seek care.

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Vijay Yanamadala
Chief Medical Officer at Sword Health
Dr. Vijay Yanamadala, Chief Medical Officer at Sword Health, is a spinal surgeon with decades of experience leading clinical strategy and translating medical best practice into a commercial setting.
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Megan Hill
Director, Clinical Specialists
A Physical Therapist by training, Dr. Megan Hill directs Sword's Clinical Specialists team, sharing clinical and member experience externally and serving as a trusted subject matter expert.
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Morgan Hollis
Head of Clinical Strategy, Sword Move
Morgan leads Sword Move’s clinical strategy, shaping the preventative MSK programs that prevent surgeries at scale and keeps members pain-free.
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Morgan Hollis, MS, RDN
Liz Santo
Senior Clinical Program Manager, Sword Bloom ·
Liz Santo is the Senior Clinical Specialist for Bloom at Sword, where she works with internal and external stakeholders to develop evidence-based MSK and pelvic health research.
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Jennesa Atherton
Head of Clinical Affairs, Sword Bloom
Jennesa Atherton leads clinical strategy and research for Bloom by Sword Health, ensuring our industry-leading women’s digital health programs deliver best-in-class care.
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Fernando Correia
SVP Clinical & Regulatory Affairs at Sword Health
Dr. Correia is a physician specializing in Neurology and a founding team member. He leads clinical validation and medical affairs to make sure Sword delivers the industry-leading evidence-based care.
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