Can a High Fat Diet Improve Physical Function in Multiple Sclerosis?

Nutrition impacts our health in multiple ways, and the current epidemic of obesity and diabetes provide direct, overwhelming proof of how poor nutrition can precipitate disease. Not surprisingly, research is showing that dietary habits and lifestyle also influence the course of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), where other environmental and genetic factors seem […]

How to treat pain with nutrition in physical therapy practice

Not a single week goes by without media outlets advertising the newest drug or medical procedure to treat pain. Pharmaceuticals and invasive interventions are effective first-line choices to treat acute pain. However, most don’t provide long term relief. The biomedical model focuses on treating symptoms without addressing the root cause, such as poor nutrition, sedentary […]

Part 2: Which Diet Works Best for Pain? [The Evidence]

Can the food you eat help ease pain? Can the pain associated with chronic diseases be reduced by adopting a specific diet? Read on as we continue to explore some of the current evidence around diet and pain. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. [Go here for Which Diet Works for Pain? [The […]

Part 1: Which Diet Works Best for Pain? [The Evidence]

Can the type of food you eat help ease the pain? Is a particular diet able to reduce the pain associated with various health conditions? Read on as we explore some of the current evidence around diet and pain. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. [Go here for Which Diet Works for Pain? […]

Part 2: How a Physical Therapist Can Promote Health and Wellness

“Do you exercise three times per week?” “Do you eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables?” “Do you smoke cigarettes?” “Do you get 7-8 hrs of sleep each night?” Simple as they see, these questions may begin a deep transformation in the life of your patients if followed by skilled treatment and counseling. In a previous […]

Part 1: How a Physical Therapist Can Promote Health and Wellness

You put a great deal of effort into your practice. You apply the best of your knowledge and put every relevant skill to use. It is natural to feel frustrated when your patient comes back with the same issues, or even new ones, year after year. We are complex creatures endowed with the amazing ability […]