MEDICAL EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION & NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Course Overview
ourse Overview
This US-based certification course is designed to empower healthcare professionals—such as physiotherapists, sports therapists, and fitness experts—with evidence-based strategies for integrating exercise prescription and nutrition supplementation into patient care. Led by Dr. Parijat Kumar and Dr. Aarushi Upadhyay, the course offers a scientific and practical approach to enhancing patient outcomes through tailored exercise and nutrition interventions.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply core exercise science principles to design effective exercise programs.
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Implement diagnostic screening techniques to assess patient readiness for physical activity.
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Develop tissue-specific exercise prescriptions targeting tendons, cartilage, and muscles.
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Understand the role of nutrition in exercise and rehabilitation, focusing on energy systems and intensities.
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Utilize nutritional strategies to enhance recovery, including macronutrient timing and anti-inflammatory foods.
Chapters & Learning Objectives
Chapter-1 Introduction to Exercise Principles & Diagnostic Screening
: 00:21 Hour
This chapter lays the foundation for understanding exercise prescription by exploring core exercise science principles and the importance of diagnostic screening. It covers key concepts in assessing an individual's readiness for physical activity and tailoring programs based on clinical evaluations.
Chapter 2: Should We Stretch Functionally Adapted Short Muscles? (Exercise Prescription Principles)
: 00:20 Hour
Here, we delve into the controversial topic of stretching shortened muscles, especially when they've functionally adapted. The session highlights evidence-based guidelines and principles for prescribing exercises in such cases, encouraging a shift from traditional flexibility training to functional approaches.
Chapter-3 Exercise Prescription (Tissue-specific: Tendon, Cartilage & Muscle Training)
: 00:31 Hour
This chapter focuses on tissue-specific exercise prescription, detailing strategies for effective tendon loading, cartilage health, and muscle strengthening. It emphasizes rehabilitation protocols and training adaptations tailored to each tissue type for optimal recovery and performance.
Chapter 4: Role of Nutrition in Exercise and Rehabilitation (Energy Systems & Intensities)
: 00:15 Hour
Exploring the intersection of nutrition and physical activity, this chapter explains how various energy systems are engaged during different exercise intensities. It also outlines how nutrition supports exercise performance, endurance, and rehabilitation outcomes through metabolic optimization.
Chapter 5: Nutritional Strategies for Recovery
: 00:23 Hour
The final chapter provides practical and science-backed nutritional strategies to enhance recovery post-exercise. It covers macronutrient timing, anti-inflammatory foods, and supplementation techniques to accelerate tissue repair and reduce fatigue, promoting holistic recovery.
