{"product_id":"the-menstrual-cycle-hormonal-contraceptives-musculoskeletal-health-what-the-science-says-and-what-social-media-gets-wrong","title":"The Menstrual Cycle, Hormonal Contraceptives \u0026 Musculoskeletal Health: What the Science Says (and What Social Media Gets Wrong)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis webinar will examine the current evidence regarding the relationship between the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives and the musculoskeletal system, with particular attention to non-contact ACL injury risk. Participants will explore what is currently known about potential changes in musculoskeletal function across the menstrual cycle and how hormonal contraceptive use may influence these factors. The webinar will also critically examine common social media claims surrounding menstrual cycle phases, sports-related injury and performance, helping clinicians distinguish evidence-based information from misconceptions and recognize the limitations of the current research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eINSTRUCTORS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e(click on the name below to read faculty bio)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Ellen_Casey_Biosketch.pdf?v=1793200098\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEllen Casey, MD, CAQSM, FACSM, FAAPMR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARNER OUTCOMES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss evidence-based knowledge of how the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptives influence the musculoskeletal system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe how the risk of non-contact ACL injury is influenced by the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlight misconceptions in social media regarding the influence on the menstrual cycle on sports related injury and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUCCESSFUL COMPLETION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. 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