{"product_id":"nutrition-the-gut-microbiome-as-therapeutic-targets-after-spinal-cord-injury-from-metabolic-health-to-neurorecovery","title":"Nutrition \u0026 the Gut Microbiome as Therapeutic Targets After Spinal Cord Injury: From Metabolic Health to Neurorecovery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTuesday, October 27, 2026  4-5:30pm CT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eNote: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eINSTRUCTOR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e(click on the name below to read faculty bio)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/3715\/files\/Yarar-Fisher_Speaker_Biosketch.pdf?v=1785880565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCeren Yarar-Fisher, PT, PhD, FACRM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpinal cord injury (SCI) produces profound changes in skeletal muscle, energy expenditure, adiposity, glucose regulation, autonomic function and gastrointestinal health, creating nutritional needs that conventional dietary recommendations may not adequately address. This webinar will review clinical research on nutrition as a therapeutic target across acute and chronic SCI. Topics will include low-carbohydrate, higher-protein dietary interventions to improve body composition and metabolic health; interactions among diet, the gut microbiome and circulating metabolites; low-glycemic-index strategies to address postprandial hypotension and post-meal glucose regulation; and emerging evidence on ketogenic nutrition during acute neurological recovery. Participants will gain a clinically relevant framework for considering how personalized nutritional strategies may complement rehabilitation, reduce secondary health risks, and support long-term health after SCI. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARNER OUTCOMES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the SCI-specific physiological changes that contribute to altered body composition, metabolic dysfunction, gut microbiome and gastrointestinal complications after spinal cord injury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate emerging evidence for low-carbohydrate\/higher-protein, low-glycemic-index and ketogenic dietary interventions across acute and chronic SCI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify potential benefits, safety considerations, feasibility challenges and research gaps involved in translating nutritional interventions into SCI rehabilitation and long-term clinical care. \u003cbr\u003eAudience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUCCESSFUL COMPLETION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eParticipants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUDIENCE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOccupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTINUING EDUCATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccupational Therapists: \u003c\/strong\u003eCheck back soon!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Therapists: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 8\/4\/2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. 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