Physicourses Nutrition

Nutrition Management for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Research shows that protein promotes muscle strength and function. Simple carbohydrates do the opposite. Artificial sweeteners, colors and flavors are even worse when it comes to muscle strength and function. This course will discuss the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices regarding diet and nutrition in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. By understanding how food impacts the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, rehabilitation experts can see improved compliance and response to an overall plan of care. Diet, nutrition, and environmental influences will be covered as well as their role in the focus of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system health.Highlights Confidently address nutrition and general nutritional recommendations set forth by the FDA regarding MultipleSclerosis Enhance your Multiple Sclerosis patient's treatment and recovery by adding a nutritional component to your overall plan of care

Nutrition Management for Cancer Patients

Jennifer Darby, PT, DPT, GCS, CCN, CPAHA, CEEAA

This course covers emerging research in the interplay between nutrition and cancer, as well as offers into the role of nutrition in three common cancers: breast, colorectal, and prostate. The course stresses advancements in the understanding of carcinogenesis, individualization of nutrition and cancer treatment, and offers an updated take on the role of nutrition during cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship. This course will provide a review of the current relevant literature about cancer and nutrition, as well provide practitioners with an understanding of the central role of nutrition in health and healing. This course provides a scientific basis for the integration of nutrition into the conventional management of cancer, and opportunities to apply information from the literature to interactive clinical scenarios.Highlights Confidently speak with your cancer patients on nutrition and general nutritional recommendations set forth by the FDA Enhance your cancer patient’s treatment and recovery by adding a nutritional component to your overall plan of care

Nutrition Management for Dementia Patients

Jennifer Darby, PT, DPT, GCS, CCN, CPAHA, CEEAA

Worldwide, 50 million individuals have dementia, with 10 million new cases each year. In the older adult population, dementia is a major cause of dependence and disability. Roughly 50% of caregivers in the United States who care for older adults are providing for individuals with dementia. Nutrition is not what typically comes to mind when people think about dementia. However, nutrition is central to caring for those with dementia. A nutrition program for dementia that considers health, independence, and quality of life can profoundly enhance the lives of those living with dementia. This course will explore nutritional considerations for patients with dementia and other cognitive challenges and present the practitioner ideas that they will be able to incorporate into a comprehensive treatment program.HighlightsConfidently address nutrition and general nutritional recommendations set forth by the FDAEnhance your patient's treatment and recovery by adding a nutritional component to your overall plan of care

Nutrition Management for the Cardiac Patient

Jennifer Darby PT, DPT, GCS, CCN, CPAHA, CEEAA

Many of the patients we treat every day have various cardiovascular co-morbidities. In this course we will discuss various nutritional options to help prevent potential cardiovascular issues, as well as improve cardiovascular health. The nutrition options discussed will aid the rehab professional in designing an overall treatment and exercise program to ensure a better outcome for the patient. Genetic components to cardiovascular health will be covered, as well as how to keep cardiac cells functioning optimally through nutrition over a life span. In addition, discussion will include post-surgical nutrition recommendations to aid in recovery and allow for improved therapy program tolerance. Finally, the course will look at various diet programs and analyze how to recommend the appropriate patient-specific program based on patient needs and limitations.HighlightsConfidently speak with your patients about nutritional recommendations set forth by the FDAEnhance your cardiac patients' treatment and recovery by adding a nutritional component to your overall plan of care

Nutrition Management for Patients with ADHD

Jennifer Darby, PT, DPT, GCS, CCN, CPAHA, CEEAA

Research shows that protein promotes alertness in the brain. Carbohydrates do the opposite and artificial colors or flavors are even worse. This course will discuss the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices regarding diet and nutrition to get kids and adults motivated, focused, organized, and performing closer to their true potential. By recognizing how the brain works in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) along with the executive function relationship, participants will be able to better identify a variety of interventions that can positively influence symptoms of ADHD in your patients. Diet, nutrition, and environmental influences will be covered and their role in the focus of brain development and overall health.HighlightsConfidently speak with your patients and parents on nutrition and general nutritional recommendations set forth by the FDAEnhance your patient's focus by adding a nutritional component to your overall plan of care