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Diet and nutrition are key components of many conditions managed by physical therapists.
Nutrition can directly affect recovery and function while an individual is under a physical therapist's care. Thus, PTs should be concerned with and address nutritional intake and eating patterns of their patients and clients.
PTs should consider several factors before engaging in nutrition and diet services.
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