Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | Time: 7pm – 8pm
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
This SKILLs Session will look at the connections between menopause and arthritis, considering both the commonalties in symptoms and how to support the management of arthritis during the menopause
In this session, we will:
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Navigate the different stages of the menopause transition.
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Examine how hormonal shifts impact the musculoskeletal system.
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Identify menopause as a driver for new or worsening MSK conditions.
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Demonstrate evidence based management and effective signposting.
Meet the speaker
Rhiannon Griffiths is Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for Pelvic Health at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Specialising in pelvic health physiotherapy since 2010. She completed her MSc in Rehabilitation Studies (Continence for Physiotherapists) in 2021.
Her interests include pelvic pain management and service development and has contributed to shaping national policy through her involvement in the Women’s Health Plan for Wales. Rhiannon is passionate about improving access to specialist pelvic health services and supporting education for healthcare professionals.
