At Nutritional Physical Therapy, we recognize the vital connection between diet and physical therapy in enhancing the quality of patient care. That's why we offer high quality continuing education courses (CEU courses) specifically designed for physical therapists. These courses are available to take at your own pace. Every course is designed to help you integrate evidence based nutrition strategies into your practice, leading to enhanced recovery, improved chronic condition management, and better overall health outcomes for your patients.
Incorporating nutrition into your physical therapy practice allows you to provide more holistic care. Here's how our CEU courses can enhance your practice:
Better Support Your Patient's Recovery: Learn how evidence based nutrition principles can significantly aid in tissue repair, enhance strength, and speed up recovery from injuries.
Expand Your Expertise: Get valuable insights into the impact of nutrition on physical health, allowing you to provide comprehensive, high quality care.
Enhance Patient Care: Address both physical therapy and nutritional needs, which can improve patient satisfaction and lead to better health outcomes.
Our courses, led by Dr. Sean M. Wells, blend nutrition seamlessly into physical therapy. Here’s what you can expect:
Course I: Introduction to Nutrition: This foundational course equips physical therapists with essential knowledge about the role of nutrition in patient care. You’ll learn about macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals), and how they support the body's healing processes. This course lays the groundwork for integrating nutrition into physical therapy practice, focusing on how diet impacts tissue repair, inflammation, and muscle function—key components of patient recovery.
Topics include:
- Basics of macronutrient and micronutrient functions
- Nutritional guidelines for enhancing physical therapy outcomes
- Dietary approaches to promote tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation
Course II: Nutrition Assessment & Prescription: This course is designed to help physical therapists assess their patients’ nutritional needs and create personalized dietary plans. Through evidence-based strategies, you’ll learn how to evaluate nutritional deficiencies and develop practical recommendations to complement therapy goals. The course also covers the tools and techniques for assessing patients’ dietary habits, metabolic needs, and nutrient deficiencies, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery and chronic condition management.
Topics include:
- Conducting nutritional assessments for physical therapy patients
- Creating personalized nutrition prescriptions for optimal recovery
- Addressing nutritional deficits and their implications for physical therapy progress
Course III: Specialized Nutrition for Physical Therapists: This advanced course delves deeper into specialized nutrition strategies for managing chronic conditions that are commonly seen in physical therapy settings, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. You will gain insight into how specific nutrients and dietary interventions can be used to manage these conditions effectively. With a focus on evidence-based practices, the course helps physical therapists elevate their practice by offering comprehensive care to patients dealing with complex health challenges.
Topics include:
- 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 course emphasizes practical, evidence-based learning, ensuring that participants can immediately apply the skills to their clinical practice.
By enrolling, you’ll enjoy:
Nutritional Physical Therapy's courses are approved for continuing education units (CEUs) through the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA). These CEUs are accepted in 44 states through reciprocal agreements, ensuring that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from a wide range of locations can apply the credits toward their licensure requirements. However, for certain states—like Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey—additional steps might be required for approval, and the team at Nutritional Physical Therapy can assist with this process. For a comprehensive list of states and further details, it is advised to check state-specific continuing education requirements before enrolling.
Boost your expertise and provide more comprehensive care by integrating evidence based nutrition into your physical therapy practice.
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