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Whether you are an athlete celebrating a post-game victory or just gearing-up for the holidays, it seems that alcohol creeps into our daily lives. While for some of us the short stint of drinking has little impacts, alcohol can prove to be a major hurdle for those undergoing rehabilitation. Alcohol abuse and addiction historically has been seen as a “medical” issue; however, data now show that rehabilitation professionals must start being aware of alcohol’s effects for optimal musculoskeletal outcomes. 

We will examine the literature on how alcohol affects: inflammation, muscle and tendon healing, bone health, sports performance, and recovery. Practical applications for rehabilitation professionals will be discussed and resources for further facilitation will be provided. Those working in outpatient, sports, athletic training, and post-surgical settings will find the content important and relevant.

Join us for a 1-hour webinar where you will learn:

• Define low, moderate, or high weekly alcohol consumption

• Explain the rising rates of alcohol use disorder and its impact on select musculoskeletal diseases

• Outline several direct and indirect mechanisms of inflammation that alcohol poses

• Detail the impact of alcohol on tendon health and rehab outcomes

• Explain the impact of alcohol on joint / bone health and rehab outcomes

• Provide examples of how alcohol impacts sports performance and recovery

• List at least 1 alcohol-related resource for both healthcare provider and for patients

Sean is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently the owner of Wells Physical Therapy, a cash-based, mobile, concierge physical therapy and training company in Florida. He is also on faculty with Modern Manual Therapy - Eclectic Approach. Prior to this, Dr. Wells founded, grew, and sold his first cash-based PT facility. 

Dr. Wells has taught sports medicine and exercise physiology at both the graduate and undergraduate levels at Florida Gulf Coast University. His research interest includes lower back pain, nutrition and healing, and aging mechanisms/models. Sean has been published in the area of orthopedics, aging, and fitness. He has published one book on the dangers of CrossFit and helped to co-author a Wellness Texbook for Physical Therapy. He was contributing author to the fitness section in a major South Florida magazine for 3 years, and has been featured in Redbook, Muscle and Fitness Magazine, and Eat This Not That blog.