Women’s Health
Active Women’s Health and Mobility
Our team helps you stay active at every age with expert support for bone and joint health, nutrition and wellness.
Medically reviewed by Cassandra Lee, M.D. on April 29, 2026.
Complete Wellness for Active Women
Staying active and feeling good throughout your life starts with a healthy lifestyle strategy. At UC Davis Health, you have access to experts in bone and joint health, nutrition and healthy aging. We’re dedicated to your wellness.
Orthopaedics, sports medicine, nutrition and mobility care specialists work together on your care plan. Our goal is to keep you strong, moving and independent so you can enjoy a higher quality of life.
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Our Difference
Education-Driven Support
We do more than treat conditions. Our providers empower you with knowledge, tools and support to take control of your health and stay active at every stage of life.
Focus on Performance and Prevention
We support athletes and everyday active women with injury care and prevention. We focus on helping to optimize how you move and age.
True Team-Based Care
Our services include care from experts in orthopaedics, sports medicine, nutrition, women’s health and healthy aging. We provide holistic care for concerns including musculoskeletal issues, diet and disease prevention.
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Benefits of Staying Active for Women
Physical activity is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle. Staying active boosts your physical, mental and emotional health and reduces your risk of many diseases. When you stay active, you are also more likely to be independent as you age.
Disease Prevention
An active lifestyle can lower your blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Physical activity also helps you maintain a healthy weight and prevent weight-related conditions such as diabetes.
Aging and Independence
Staying active helps increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life. It improves your strength and mobility, reduces your risk of age-related illness and helps you maintain your independence.
Mental and Emotional Health
Staying active can improve your mental health by boosting your mood and relieving symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Physical activity also improves sleep quality and cognitive function, helping your brain health.
Strength and Stamina
Regular activity helps to strengthen your muscles and increase bone density, reducing your risk of osteoporosis. It also improves circulation and boosts energy levels so you can enjoy activities longer.
Awards and Recognitions
Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.
Services and Care for Active Women
Our care teams support your active lifestyle at every stage. We combine musculoskeletal care, nutrition and wellness strategies to keep you moving and feeling your best.
We provide care and support for:
Women’s Mobility and Bone Health
We help you move safely and confidently at every age. Our orthopaedics and sports medicine teams help keep your bones, joints and soft tissue healthy so you can enjoy daily activities. At the UC Davis Trauma Center, you can receive expert treatment for traumatic and sports injuries. We also support fall prevention with personalized strategies to build strength and balance.
Women’s Nutrition
It’s never too late to build healthier eating habits. Our nutrition services help you with science-based dietary support, education and classes. We can assist with weight management to help lower your risk of conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. We also address age-related metabolic health changes that can affect your body shape and weight.
Healthy Aging for Women
We are dedicated to supporting a healthy, active older adult population. Our geriatric care services include care and education for people age 65 and older and their caregivers. We help with medical conditions, medications, memory, balance and other age-related concerns.
Tips to Help You Stay Active
Staying active is one of the most important ways to support your health as you age. These simple tips can help you maintain your strength and keep you moving through life.
Focus on:
Strength and Weight-Bearing Exercises
Strength training, walking, swimming and other resistance exercises support bone health and help you maintain muscle. Women have a higher risk of osteoporosis and fall-related injuries. Weight-bearing exercise can lower these risks.
Mobility and Flexibility
Incorporating yoga, stretching and similar exercises helps you maintain flexibility in your joints and muscles. Increased mobility decreases your risk of sports injury and helps you continue to stay active.
Nutrition for Recovery
A balanced diet that includes protein, calcium and Vitamin D boosts energy levels and supports your body’s recovery after exercise. Nutrient-dense foods also lower your risk of many chronic conditions, helping to improve your health.
FAQs About Health and Mobility for Women
The ability to move easily and comfortably helps you maintain independence and quality of life as you age. Staying mobile also helps prevent injuries that can sideline you from the activities you enjoy.
A combination of activities such as walking, resistance training and yoga builds strength, improves flexibility and supports bone health. Together, these exercises help you stay mobile and prevent injuries.
A balanced diet helps fuel your body and maintains your muscle and bone strength. Nutrients like Vitamin D, calcium and protein are important for supporting healthy aging. As the region’s largest farm-to-fork provider, we can help you with proven, science-based dietary support.
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