{"id":40787,"date":"2026-04-02T13:17:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/?p=40787"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:20:44","slug":"women-and-msk-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/women-and-msk-health\/","title":{"rendered":"women and msk Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Women’s unique MSK issues<\/strong><\/p>

The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. It provides the framework of your body, influencing posture, your ability to move, and everything in between.<\/p>

Men and women can experience the same MSK issues but some conditions are more common in women, or are unique to them. Hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy-related changes, and menopause all influence musculoskeletal health.<\/p>

Research shows that women are more prone to back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and frozen shoulder. And because of how their hips are angled to allow for child bearing, they\u2019re more likely to develop knee pain.<\/p>

This doesn\u2019t mean that being born female automatically sets you up for more \u2014 or more severe \u2014 MSK issues. It simply means that recognizing these issues may help you take better care of yourself.<\/p>

Exercise therapy vs. physical therapy or just working out<\/strong>
Exercise therapy is different from \u201cplain old\u201d exercise, which \u2014 for the record \u2014 any type of movement can be beneficial for you. \u201cThe distinction is that \u2018working out\u2019 isn\u2019t necessarily aimed at improving musculoskeletal pain symptoms,\u201d explains Dr. Peterson. Exercises in an exercise therapy routine are more targeted.<\/p>

Exercise therapy is also different from physical therapy. There are similarities between the two, but physical therapy is administered by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapy assistant. Like exercise therapy, it\u2019s aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing overall physical function. Exercise therapy can be a significant component of physical therapy, but PT can include other interventions, too.<\/p>

With Hinge Health, you can see their own licensed physical therapist who prescribes exercise therapy and personalizes and oversees their care plan. A personalized exercise therapy program can address any number of health issues that affect women, from arthritis to osteoporosis to everyday head-to-toe aches and pains. Whether you\u2019re already super active or could use more physical activity in your daily routine, here\u2019s how a simple exercise therapy plan can benefit your body now and in the future.<\/p>

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