Continuing Education Online Courses for Physical Therapy

Advance Your Practice with Continuing Education Online Courses for Physical Therapy At Nutritional Physical Therapy

We offer a comprehensive range of continuing education online courses for physical therapy. These courses are designed to help physical therapists expand their knowledge and enhance their skills, with a particular focus on integrating nutrition into patient care.

By enrolling in these online courses, physical therapists can stay up to date on the latest practices, broaden their expertise, and provide more holistic, patient-centered care.

Why Choose Our Continuing Education Online Courses for Physical Therapy?

As a physical therapist, continuing education is essential for professional growth and delivering better patient outcomes. Our continuing education online courses for physical therapy offer several key benefits:

- Flexible Learning: Our courses are available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and fit education into your schedule without the need to travel or attend in-person classes.

- Specialized Knowledge: With courses that focus on nutrition, you’ll learn how to incorporate nutritional strategies into your physical therapy practice, helping patients recover faster, improve strength, and manage chronic conditions more effectively.

- Accredited CEUs: Each course provides CEU credits, ensuring that you meet state licensing requirements while gaining valuable skills.

Explore Our Online PT CEU Courses

Led by Dr. Sean M. Wells, our expert-led courses provide physical therapists with practical insights into how nutrition complements physical therapy treatments. The program includes three key courses:

1. Course I: Introduction to Nutrition for Physical Therapists - Course Overview: This foundational course introduces essential nutritional concepts relevant to physical health and rehabilitation. You’ll learn about macro- and micronutrients, energy metabolism, and how dietary choices impact muscle recovery, inflammation, and immune health.

Key Learning Outcomes:

- Understand the principles of nutrition and its influence on physical performance and healing.

- Recognize signs of nutrient deficiencies that may affect therapy outcomes.

- Identify dietary strategies to support injury recovery, pain management, and general wellness.

2. Course II: Nutrition Assessment & Prescription in Physical Therapy - Course Overview: Building on the fundamentals, this course dives into techniques for assessing nutritional needs and developing dietary plans for your patients. Learn how to tailor nutritional advice based on individual patient profiles, activity levels, and therapeutic goals.

Key Learning Outcomes:

- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to identify deficiencies and health risks.

- Design personalized nutrition plans that support physical therapy interventions.

- Integrate dietary modifications that enhance muscular repair, energy levels, and overall physical function.

- Educate patients on sustainable dietary practices that complement their physical therapy regimen.

3. Course III: Specialized Nutrition for Physical Therapists - Course Overview: This advanced course focuses on using nutrition as a therapeutic tool for managing chronic health conditions often seen in physical therapy settings, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. You’ll gain skills to address these conditions through dietary interventions, promoting a holistic approach to physical health.

Key Learning Outcomes:

- Apply advanced nutritional strategies to aid in the treatment of chronic diseases alongside physical therapy.

- Understand the role of anti-inflammatory and nutrient-rich diets in managing pain and inflammation.

- Develop nutrition interventions that support cardiovascular health, blood sugar regulation, and weight management.

- Use case studies to practice integrating nutrition plans that align with physical therapy goals for long-term patient success. 

By completing these courses, physical therapists will be equipped with evidence-based nutritional knowledge to complement physical therapy treatments, ultimately leading to enhanced patient outcomes.

 Meet Dr. Sean M. Wells

Dr. Sean M. Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, CNPT, brings a unique blend of expertise in physical therapy, nutrition, and exercise science to his role as the lead instructor at Nutritional Physical Therapy. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Wells has dedicated his career to advancing holistic, patient-centered care that combines physical rehabilitation with evidence-based nutrition.

As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist, Dr. Wells has extensive knowledge in treating musculoskeletal conditions and managing chronic illnesses through therapeutic interventions. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an Athletic Trainer, which allows him to incorporate advanced exercise physiology into his practice.

Passionate about the role nutrition plays in physical health, Dr. Wells has earned certification in Nutritional Physical Therapy and developed specialized continuing education courses that emphasize how dietary strategies can enhance physical therapy outcomes. His approach is grounded in real-world applications, empowering physical therapists to integrate nutrition into their practice effectively and improve patient results.