Welcome back to the last of our 4 Part Series on our One Supplement You Need to Know About. Today, our focus is on collagen and its effects on osteoarthritis.

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• Significant Pain Reduction: Participants who took 3,000 mg of low-molecular-weight collagen peptides (LMCP) daily for 180 days experienced a statistically significant reduction in joint pain (measured via WOMAC scores) compared to the placebo group.  

•  Improved Physical Function: In addition to pain relief, the LMCP group showed marked improvements in physical function and overall joint health scores, making it an effective non-pharmacological option for patients with mild (Kellgren-Lawrence grade I or II) knee osteoarthritis.  

• Safety and Tolerance: The study reported that the collagen supplementation was safe for long-term use, with no adverse events recorded and high patient compliance throughout the six-month trial.  

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Welcome back to the 3rd Part of our 4 Part Series on our One Supplement You Need to Know About. Today, our focus is on collagen and its effects on tendon health.

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• From Nulty et al (2025): Twelve weeks’ high‐intensity resistance training enhanced muscle size as well as maximal and explosive strength in middle‐aged men, but these outcomes were unaffected by hydrolysed collagen supplementation.

• Resistance training without collagen supplementation enhanced patellar tendon stiffness and Young’s modulus but not patellar tendon cross sectional area in this under‐researched population.

• However, supplementing resistance training with 30 g hydrolysed collagen supplementation in middle‐aged men enhanced patellar tendon stiffness, Young’s modulus and cross‐sectional area more than resistance training alone.

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Welcome back to the 2nd Part of our 4 Part Series on our One Supplement You Need to Know About. Today, our focus is on collagen and its effects on body composition.

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• The Synergy Secret: Research highlights that collagen is not a "magic pill" for muscle growth; its modest benefits for body composition are only truly unlocked when paired with consistent resistance training.

• Rehab vs. Hypertrophy: While studies show significant gains in fat-free mass for sarcopenic or rehab patients, collagen remains a secondary option for general bulking and may be less effective than whey protein for certain populations.

• Evidence-Based Practice: To help navigate these nuances, we’ve launched a new Supplement Guide for Rehab Professionals as part of our Nutritional Physical Therapy course—complete with clinical handouts and research summaries.

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- Nutriti...

Welcome to the 1st Part of our 4 Part Series on our One Supplement You Need to Know About. Today, our focus is on collagen and it's effects on muscle recovery.

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• Collagen is widely used in the general population, sports, and even aesthetics
• Recent studies show promise that collagen can help with muscle recovery after exercise, especially for passive tissues like tendons, sheaths, and connective tissues
• Moreover, a study by Bischof et al reveals that collagen helps biochemical recovery as well as functional recovery, such as jump height! Listen to the video for more details!

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- Advanced nutritional strategies to support physical therapy for patients with metabolic disorders

- Case studies demonstrating successful integration of nutrition into physical...

Welcome to the 3rd Part of our 4 Part Series on GLP Medications in Physical Therapy.

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• GLP-1 medications can be pricey and our PT clients might be going to many lengths to lose weight by buying GLP meds in grey markets.
• Prior FDA authorization permitted some compounding pharmacies to sell peptides at a discounted price, but now that has changed and many online providers are selling unregulated peptides.
• Such unregulated peptides have had low purity percentages, driven up poison control emergency calls, and been connected to some major adverse events and allergies.

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- Advanced nutritional strategies to support physical therapy for patients with metabolic disorders

- Case studies demonstrating successful integration of nutrition into physical therapy c...

Welcome Back to the 2nd Part of our 4 Part Series on GLP Medications in Physical Therapy.

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• GLP Medications are being widely used, although the known interactions with many supplements remains to be seen.
• Test tube and animal studies some interactions with yerba mate, turmeric, resveratrol, and berberine.
• More studies are needed in humans!

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- Nutrition interventions for chronic diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases)

- Advanced nutritional strategies to support physical therapy for patients with metabolic disorders

- Case studies demonstrating successful integration of nutrition into physical therapy care plans

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Welcome to the 1st Part of our 4 Part Series on GLP Medications in Physical Therapy.

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• GLP-1 medications are everywhere: from Superbowl ads to our patients in our outpatient Ortho clinic, they seem ubiquitous yet still wildly misunderstood.
• What started as a treatment for diabetes, GLP receptor agonists have now rocketed into an epic drug for obesity and weight loss.
• In short, GLP (glucagon like peptide) is simply a hormone that is released from the gut after eating to slow gastric emptying and stimulate the brain to reach satiety. Medications like semiglutide and ozempic mimic GLP. The newer classes of drugs combine other hormones and/or inhibitors of factors that breakdown GLP as well to give stronger responses.

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- Nutrition interventions for chronic diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases)

- Advanced nutritional strategies to...

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• So many patients and clients in PT are looking for weight loss. Some try fad diets while others attempt to stick to foods they know and enjoy, even if they are ultraprocessed.
• Emerging research has shown the ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) could pose a health risk -- but how much and what health factors are affected?
• In this research video update, we cover a new double crossed trial to look at the short term health effects. We also want to hear from you -- what have you seen in your practice or experience?

If you like what you see here, check out our board-approved continuing education courses for PTs. We cover topics like:

- Nutrition interventions for chronic diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases)

- Advanced nutritional strategies to support physical therapy for patients with metabolic disorders

- Case studies demonstrating successful integration of nutrition into physical therapy care plans

Each physical therapy ceu course emphasizes practic...

This guide simplifies the triennial renewal process for New York licensed physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs).

The New York PT License Renewal Cycle and Key Details for CEUs for PTs in NY

Unlike many states that use a fixed biennial date, New York uses a triennial (3-year) registration period based on your individual date of licensure.

• License Term: Triennial (Three-Year Period).
• Expiration Date: The last day of your birth month every three years.
• Registration Fee (PT): $224.
• Registration Fee (PTA): $103.
• Official Link: NYSED Office of the Professions - PT Unit

New York PT/PTA CEU Requirements

New York requires 36 hours of approved continuing education (CE) during each three-year registration period.

• Physical Therapist (PT), 36 hours, (100% can be online)
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), 36 hours, (100% can be online)
• First-Time Renewal 0 hours*, Exempt for the first 3-year period
• *Pro-Tip: If you were licensed by examination in New Yo
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This guide details the specific "Continuing Professional Education" steps required for New Jersey licensed physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs).

The New Jersey PT License Renewal Cycle and Key Details

New Jersey licenses follow a strict biennial cycle expiring in even-numbered years.

• License Term: Biennial (Two-Year Period).
• Expiration Date: January 31, 2026 (and every even year thereafter).
• Renewal Fee: $150.
• Late Fee: $100 (if renewing within 30 days after the expiration date).
• Official Link: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs - PT Board

New Jersey PT CEU Requirements

New Jersey has unique "Home Study" limits that every therapist must monitor. You are required to complete 30 credits of continuing education every two years.

• Physical Therapist (PT) 30 credits, Mandatory Coursework 1.5 hrs Jurisprudence (JAM) + 2.5 hrs Ethics
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) 30 credits, Mandatory Coursework 1.5 hrs Jurisprudence (JAM) + 2.5 hrs Ethics
• First-T
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