If a client has a brain injury, spinal cord injury or orthopaedic injury AND one or more of the following, an assessment from a specialist rehab dietitian is recommended: 1. Slow bone healing or non-union Slow bone healing or non-union without a surgical explanation Client is also obese or has unmanaged diabetes (which will contribute to […]

  For case managers and solicitors working in catastrophic injury litigation, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes can become a significant barrier to rehabilitation. It may delay surgery, prolong dependency on care, and contribute to future health complications.  All of this can influence rehab planning and long-term care costs.   Regardless of whether the diabetes developed […]

  Case managers working in catastrophic and complex injury rehabilitation are frequently asked to justify referral decisions, manage risk, and ensure that every professional input adds measurable value. Nutrition input is often recognised as “important,” yet there is still widespread confusion about which nutrition professional to instruct. This article explains the practical and regulatory differences […]

If you have a client with a Grade 3 or Grade 4 pressure injury — or a wound that simply will not heal — one key question is often missed: Has this client had a comprehensive nutritional assessment by a dietitian? Both the 2019 International Guidelines on the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries and […]

  This is a summary of the webinar, presented by Sheri Taylor, Dietitian and Director of Specialist Nutrition Rehab, which explores the safety, effectiveness, risks, and clinical considerations of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 weight‑loss injections (e.g., liraglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide) for clients recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex trauma. Sheri outlines how these medications […]

Overactive bladder and/or urinary incontinence are common problems after a brain injury and spinal cord injury.  Approximately 63% of people with a brain injury and 70-84% of people with a spinal cord injury, struggle with one or both of these conditions. 1, 2, 3  Bladder dysfunction can also occur in 11-40% of the general population, […]

Weight loss injections have become an extremely popular way to lose weight.  Professionals working with post-trauma clients, such as case managers and allied health professionals, often want to know if weight loss injections are an appropriate option for this client population.   Why post-trauma clients struggle with weight gain Weight gain after a major trauma is […]

  Have you ever thought, “I know I should eat more vegetables/drink more water/go to the gym three times per week….why can’t I get myself to actually DO it?”  Have your clients ever struggled with the same issues?  Or maybe you know someone who actually managed to start going to the gym three times per […]

  Did you know that chronically poor sleep can result in weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes?  The less someone sleeps, the higher their risk.   People who routinely sleep only 6 hours per night are 9% more likely to develop both obesity and type 2 diabetes.  People who sleep 5 […]

The use of weight loss injections to manage obesity has become big business in the UK and internationally.  This is due to the release of various weight loss injections (such as liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide) to the UK market since 2017.   As of March 2025, it was estimated that up to 1.5 million people […]