The TLDR:

• Physical therapists help patients with chronic pain through multiple forms of interventions (e.g. therapeutic exercise, pacing, mental health strategies).
• Some prior studies have linked obesity with having greater odds of body pain, and possibly with chronic pain.
• A new study highlights how diet quality is directly related to pain. For women especially, a diet rich in unprocessed foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables, had less pain. Interestingly, those that were more overweight did not necessarily have greater pain.

If you like what you see here, check out our board-approved CEU courses for physical therapy. 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

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Boswellia: A PT Game-Changer in Managing Knee Arthritis?

By Dr. Sean M. Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, CNPT, Cert-DN

In the quest for alternative and effective treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint condition marked by pain, swelling, and diminished mobility, Boswellia serrata, commonly known as Indian frankincense, is emerging as a promising solution.

Many of my physical therapy patients have asked about Boswellia, and honestly it was never covered in PT school so the depth of my answer was limited. Fortunately with my continued education, writing textbooks, and research advancements, Boswellia appears to be a possible solution for helping our PT clients with arthritis. Let's understand what it is, how it works, and if it is something you should discuss with your clients.

Tackling Inflammation at its Core
With its potent anti-inflammatory properties, Boswellia has shown remarkable potential in subduing the chronic inflammation associated with knee osteoart...