Menopause and exercise
This free webinar is only open to members of World Physiotherapy member organisations in the North America Caribbean region.
Date and time
Thursday 5 November 2026, 19:00-20:00 EST (00:00–1:00 UTC, Friday 6 November). Check your local time
Speakers
- Sheran Henar, Suriname
- Se-Sergio Baldew, member of the Surinamese Association for Physiotherapy and lecturer at Anton de Kom University of Suriname
- Moderator: Jenny Audette, chair North America Caribbean region executive committee
Webinar objectives
Understand the physiological changes associated with menopause and their impact on women’s health.
Recognize the role of physical activity and exercise in managing menopausal symptoms and maintaining long-term health.
Identify practical, evidence-based exercise recommendations for women during and after menopause, considering individual needs, and the role of healthcare professionals in supporting safe and effective exercise participation.
Sheran Henar is a gynecologist, entrepreneur, and proud mother of two daughters. She studied medicine at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands, before specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. After completing her specialist training, she returned to Suriname to apply her knowledge and expertise to improving women's health. She currently works as a gynecologist at Sint Vincentius Hospital and is the founder and owner of She Women’s Health Clinic.
Through her practice, she supports women through every stage of life, from adolescence to menopause. Her mission is to empower women through informative, personalized, and accessible healthcare.
Se-Sergio Baldew is a physical therapist and rehabilitation scientist. He is a senior lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the Anton de Kom University of Suriname. Part of his research focuses on interventions to promote regular physical activity in the general population and specific patient populations. As a member of the Executive Committee of the South American Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Network (SAPASEN), he contributes to advancing physical activity research across South America. He also collaborates with researchers and policymakers across the continent to develop context-specific strategies for implementing physical activity policies and interventions.
