Proper nutrition can have a major impact on a patient’s healing journey after injury.Physical therapists (PTs) tend to focus on functional capabilities, strength, flexibility, and other physical components of the rehabilitation process. However, we tend to forget about nutrition and the vital role it plays in healing and recovery.   A patient with optimal nutrition will have an overall quicker, more efficient healing process, allowing for better patient … [Read more...]
Nutrition: The Backbone of Health
The body is an engine driven and powered by nutrients.Remarkably, it breaks down and rebuilds tissue every single day. After an injury, healing requires an increased number of macro- and micronutrients. As clinicians, therapists, and healthcare professionals structure rehabilitation programs for patients, understanding this interplay of nutrition and healing is vital. Related: Nutrition: Understanding Macronutrients for Weight Loss Nutrition and … [Read more...]