PT Pro Talk

55- Nutrition in PT with Dr. Stefan Zavalin


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💭” If you are giving them advice to help them lose weight, because they have bilateral knee arthritis, and we know that losing weight is going to help reduce their pain, perfect!” - Dr. Stefan Zavalin


👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Stefan Zavalin, DPT. Stefan has a passion for movement and health. After a few years working in the physical therapy world, Dr. Zavalin started a consulting business, loves to move, to help office workers reduce sitting time. The vision: change the American work culture to help bring more movement to the everyday life of office workers to maintain their health, wellness, and ultimately, the longevity of their lives. In his free time, he likes to write songs on piano and guitar, critique a good cup of coffee, and play board games with his wife and friends.


📚What will you learn:

▪️ Stefan's story and career

▪️ Can PTs discuss nutrition?

▪️ Current trends

▪️ Guidelines for nutrition

▪️ Osteoporosis, obesity, and inflammation

▪️ Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers

▪️ How to become successful in Physical Therapy


🔎Stefan's favorite resource of information:

  1. Clear, J. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. 2018
  2. https://nutritionfacts.org/
  3. https://health.gov/

  4. 📲Stefan’s contact information:

    Website: https://www.ltmmtl.com/

    Instagram: @stefan.zavalin

    LinkedIn: Stefan Zavalin


    🎥Link to interview on Youtube:https://youtu.be/lbp1iiK62cc

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