Unlocking the Power of Nutrition in Physical Therapy

In this episode of OrthoStatic, we dive deep into the critical role of nutrition in orthopaedic physical therapy outcomes with Patrick Berner. Patrick shares his unique journey from New Orleans, where he developed a passion for addressing systemic chronic disease through food, to becoming a registered dietitian and physical therapist. Discover how integrating nutrition with physical therapy can enhance patient recovery, reduce systemic inflammation, and improve overall health outcomes. Learn more about our Nutrition course: https://www.orthopt.org/course/34-1-n... Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introducing Patrick Berner 00:00:30 Patrick's Unique Background 00:02:00 Nutrition’s Impact on Physical Therapy Outcomes 00:03:45 Importance of Movement and Nutrition Integration 00:06:30 Providing Nutritional Advice for Musculoskeletal Issues 00:08:45 Post-Op Recovery: The Role of Protein 00:10:30 Screening for Nutritional Needs in PT Practice 00:13:00 Behavioral Change and Patient Trust in Nutrition 00:15:00 Nutrition’s Effect on Chronic Conditions 00:17:00 Resources for PTs to Learn More About Nutrition 00:20:00 Final Thoughts: Start the Conversation on Nutrition Download Our Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ecya9I... Download Our Podcast on Apple Podcast's https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...