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BFR for Menopause and Bone Health in Los Angeles: Strength, Hormones, and the Expert Care You Deserve

BFR for Menopause and Bone Health in Los Angeles: Strength, Hormones, and the Expert Care You Deserve

Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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August 10, 2026

Menopause can bring significant changes to muscle strength, bone density, and pelvic health—but losing strength doesn’t have to be part of aging. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy offers a lower-load approach to strength training that may help postmenopausal women improve strength and support bone health. At Femina PT in Los Angeles, BFR is incorporated into a menopause-specific physical therapy program alongside targeted exercise, pelvic floor care, and bone health strategies.

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The History of Estrogen Therapy

The History of Estrogen Therapy

Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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July 19, 2020

The History of Estrogen Therapy – A Cure for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Vaginal Discomfort and More? Hello, menopause! If you’re experiencing any of those symptoms, your doctor may have recommended some form of menopausal hormone therapy. But is it safe? When should you start? And which therapy is right for you? Researchers have been trying to […]

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Return to Sex after a Hysterectomy

Return to Sex after a Hysterectomy

Staff
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June 1, 2020

Getting back to activities like sex after a hysterectomy can be intimidating. Learn what a hysterectomy is, how it can affect your sexual function, and what pelvic floor physical therapy can do to help. What is a hysterectomy? Acording to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a hysterectomy is surgery to remove the […]

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Menopause and Pelvic Health

Menopause and Pelvic Health

Staff
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October 10, 2018

What are the Links Between Menopause and Pelvic Health? Menopause is a period of life transition for many of us. Today we will review what menopause is and how symptoms can negatively affect pelvic health, including bowel, bladder and sexual function. What Happens During Menopause? Menopause is an important life transition for those with female anatomy, […]

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