Course overview
Diet and Pain: Steps to Reverse the Tide
This course will review how pain that affects the musculoskeletal system contributes to the global burden of disease. Course faculty will highlight best evidence currently available for clinical decision-making to address macro- and micro-nutrient intake, pro- and anti-inflammatory foods, and glycemic control and obesity to help improve outcomes in this population.
Faculty
Robb Russell, DC
Conference Series
AIHM 2019 Annual Conference
Required Lessons
1
Time to Complete
1 hour
Non-CME Eligible*
0 Credits
What you will learn
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Course Summary
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By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the general states of nutrition and pain in society, and their intersection.
- Identify physiological consequences of inflammation, glycation and hormonal influences relative to pain, diet and healing.
- Summarize health considerations of obesity, exercise, stress, sleep and their potential effects on pain and recovery.
Course includes:
Included in this course
Course Faculty
Robb Russell, DC
Assistant Vice President, SCU Health System
About Robb
Dr. Russell is the Assistant Vice President and Clinical Chief of Staff at SCU Health System. He graduated from San Diego State University in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in biology. He graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles College of Chiropractics in 1982. Until 2011 he practiced in a multi-specialty clinic in Long Beach before joining the faculty of Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) in 2012. He has held several leadership positions in the chiropractic profession, including Chairman of the Chiropractic Section of Pacific Hospital of Long Beach. He has held several posts with the California Chiropractic Association, serving on the board of directors and also as Vice President of Internal Affairs.
*CME/CEU Credits
The CME for this course has expired, however you will continue to have access to your purchased content.