Physical Therapy and Nutrition

A Practitioner’s Guide

The Clinical Case for Nutrition

Science is increasingly showing just how critical nutrition is to healing and recovery. As we know during a state of trauma, such as injury or surgery, the body’s nutritional needs increase:

• The body enters a higher metabolic state and requires more energy
• Trauma and lack of use leads to muscle atrophy, which prolongs recovery
• The immune system is weakened due to stress and shock
• Risk of wound infection is increased
• Persistent inflammation delays return of function
• Trauma and physiological stress lead to increased fatigue

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