Nutrition Management for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

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

Learning Objectives

  • Examine etiologic factors and metabolic patterns associated with Multiple Sclerosis.
  • Interpret the role of hormones and pesticides in overall brain and spinal cord health.
  • Analyze artificial sweeteners, including Aspartame, and how they can mimic disease effects and disease process.

Course Content

Nutrition Management for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
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Module
  1. Multiple Sclerosis - A Chronic Disease
  2. Diet and Nutrition in Multiple Sclerosis
    1. The impact of sugars, fats, proteins, and water
    2. Diet and nerve conduction
    3. Omegas and their role in brain and spinal cord health
    4. Impact of multivitamins/minerals
    5. Gluten, food additives and hormones
    6. Medication effects
  3. Environmental Influences in Multiple Sclerosis
    1. Pesticides and other neurotoxins
    2. Sleep
    3. Case Examples - Implications for PT, OT and SLP

Jennifer Darby, PT, DPT, GCS, CCN, CPAHA, CEEAA is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a certified exercise expert for the aging adult, a board-certified geriatric specialist and possesses a certification in allied health administration. Jennifer recently obtained her certification as a clinical nutritionist through the Clinical Nutrition Board. She is the owner of Trinity Physical Therapy in Brewster, NY, an adjunct faculty member at New York Medical College, and a clinical faculty educator for Summit. Jennifer has developed various community-based educational programs in the areas of nutrition and geriatrics. Jennifer obtained her BS in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts and her doctorate from the University of Montana.


DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Jennifer Darby is compensated by Summit as an instructor. She is the owner of Trinity Physical Therapy in Brewster, NY and an adjunct faculty member at New York Medical College.

NONFINANCIAL: Jennifer Darby has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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