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Journal of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Volume 1, Issue 1
Euro Physiotherapy 2017
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December 07-08, 2017 Rome, Italy
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Euro-Global Physiotherapy Congress 2017
Nutrition prescription in rehabilitation and
subsequent injury prevention in active
individuals and athletes
Tina Cloney
Millikin University, USA
N
utrition plays a crucial role in fitness, performance,
recovery and healing. Appropriate nutrition and fluid
regimens are vital to the prevention and treatment of injury
in active individuals and athletes. Inadequate nutrition
and fluid intake can result in undesirable cardiovascular
system, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal
system effects placing the individual and/or athlete at
a greater risk of injury. Nutrition is often overlooked as
an adjunct treatment option in the treatment of injury.
Available energy balance and sufficient carbohydrate,
protein, micronutrient and fluid consumption play a crucial
role in the provision of vital nutrients in addition to the
suppression of catabolic hormones, release of anabolic
hormones, promotion of subsequent tissue repair and the
healing process. Nutrition and fluid recommendations for
the treatment and prevention of injury for active individuals
and athletes will be outlined as an adjunct therapy and in
an effort to enhance the overall effectiveness of various
types of rehabilitation. These nutrition recommendations
also serve to provide practical guidelines to providers and/
or practitioners in various types of professional settings for
their patients and clients.
Biography
Tina Cloney is a Health and Nutrition Professor in the Department of Exercise
Science and Sport. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Nutrition, and
Dietetics. She has completed her Master’s degree in Community health, and a
Doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Education and Health Promotion. She
is also a Board Certified Registered Dietitian, Board Certified Sport Specialist
Dietitian, and a Board-Certified Diabetes Educator. Before joining Millikin, she
has worked for over 20 years as an Educator and Manager in various clinical
and community capacities.
tcloney@millikin.eduTina Cloney, J Phys Ther Sports Med 2017