Nutrients For Musculoskeletal Health: Repairing In Rehab
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Physical rehabilitation is a powerful modality that can improve patient care and well-being. Nutrition plays a key role in physical rehabilitation by providing the building blocks for the body’s musculoskeletal system. Nutrients are critical in surgical recovery/wound healing, physical performance enhancement, weight management and improved conditioning/geriatric care patients. Nutritional assessments should be performed for every rehabilitation patient because malnutrition is a significant limitation on the success of physical rehabilitation. Nutrients essential for rehabilitation include macronutrients (protein, fats, carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals). A supplement plan can also be optimized to support body tissues/organs during a rehabilitation program. Select nutrients will be discussed including omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, glucosamine/chondroitin, anti-inflammatory herbs (Boswellia and turmeric), and phytocannabinoids. Lastly, nutrients that can support the body during times of stress and recovery are discussed. Cases will be presented to highlight management of nutrition and supplements during physical rehabilitation.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the benefits that physical rehabilitation provides, the wide spectrum of patients that may benefit from its use and the modalities employed.
- Understand the importance of nutrition in supporting the physical rehabilitation patient and how malnutrition or nutrient deficiencies can compromise outcomes.
- Review proper nutritional assessment of veterinary patients.
- Review the role of macronutrients, micronutrients and supplemental nutrients in physical rehabilitation and their potential benefits.
Laura Gaylord, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Dr. Gaylord is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist®, completing residency and graduating with a doctorate of veterinary medicine from NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
She has 24+ years of experience as a general practice/nutrition veterinarian in North Carolina and currently works as veterinary nutritionist for her company Whole Pet Provisions, PLLC, offering nutrition consultations to pet owners, veterinarians and veterinary specialists. She also serves as an independent consultant to pet food and pet supplement companies.
Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), originally from New Jersey, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing a small animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia, he finished his neurology/neurosurgery residency at Washington State University. There he developed a love for neuroimaging and the development of a novel neuronavigation device. After joining the faculty at the University of Missouri, he applied these interests to develop therapies for both animals and children with the rare neurodegenerative disorder known as Batten disease (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) and was awarded the young investigator award by the Batten Disease Support & Research Association for his work. He then moved to St Louis, Missouri, where he practiced for several years and developed the first hybrid private practice/academic neurology residency program, which continues today.
He currently practices at Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency in North Carolina. In addition to his clinical and teaching responsibilities, Wininger owns and operates 3D Veterinary Printing, LLC, which creates anatomic models and customized surgical tools to aid veterinary surgeons and neurosurgeons around the world. He also is the founding treasurer of the Veterinary Neurosurgical Society, an active member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and adjunct professor for the University of Missouri. In his spare time, Wininger enjoys scuba diving, endurance sports, and exploring new places through their food.
This program has been approved for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This course is sponsored by Standard Process Veterinary Formulas.
