Joints, Hormones & Strength: Dr. Vonda Wright on Aging with Power

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Friday, April 10, 2026, 12 PM ET
Virtual

Your joints aren’t betraying you – they just need a new playbook.

If you've noticed more stiffness in your fingers, a shoulder that won't cooperate, or knees that creak on the stairs, you're not imagining things. Hormonal shifts in menopause directly impact women’s tendons, muscles, and bones in ways most doctors never mention. The good news? You have more power over this than you know.

Join us for a one-hour conversation with Dr. Vonda Wright – double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and one of the country's leading voices on active aging – as she breaks down what's really happening in your joints, muscles and bones during menopause, and exactly what you can do about it.

In this talk, we'll cover:

  • How estrogen impacts your joints and muscles, and what that means for your daily life
  • The truth about joint pain and frozen shoulder in midlife, and how to treat it
  • Why strength training is the single most important thing you can do for your long-term health
  • How to build a body that stays strong, mobile, and powerful — at any age

Note: If you’re unable to attend live, we will share a video replay of the talk with anyone who has RSVP’d.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Vonda Wright is a double-board certified orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized authority on human performance, longevity, and women's health. The founding director of the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes (PRIMA), she has served as a physician for athletes at the University of Pittsburgh, Georgia State, the Pittsburgh and Atlanta Ballet, World Rugby, and the PGA. A highly sought after media expert, she has been featured on the Diary of a CEO, Jay Shetty, and Mel Robbins podcasts as well as the Today show, the Dr. Oz show, and in top publications including The New York Times, USA Today, and the Observer. She has authored five books, including Fitness After 40 and Guide to THRIVE. She lives with her husband, a retired two-time Stanley Cup champion, near Orlando, Florida.

Website: https://www.drvondawright.com/

Instagram: @drvondawright

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