Creatine Myths, Protein Lies, and Stimulant Dangers: Fact or Fiction?
Presented by Phil Plisky, Leslie Bonci, and Roberta Anding
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Audio Runtime: 62 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 7 Minutes
Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND, and Roberta Anding, MS, RDN/LD, CDCES, FAND, join host Phil Plisky for a clinically grounded look at nutrition in rehabilitation and performance. Drawing from their extensive experience in professional sports and healthcare, they examine the safety, efficacy, and clinical relevance of creatine supplementation, protein intake strategies, and stimulant use. Phil leads a practical discussion around how rehab professionals can identify nutritional red flags, ask the right questions, and support better outcomes through collaboration. Tune in for evidence-based insights you can apply with your next patient—whether they’re post-op, underfueled, or reaching for the wrong energy solution.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the evidence around supplements and their role in nutrition and performance
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the use of creatine for performance and brain health
- Solve patient case scenarios involving the amount and timing of protein intake for optimal performance
This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.
Meet your instructors
Phil Plisky
Dr. Phil Plisky is a professor in the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD in Health Professions Education programs. He is the host of the Medbridge Rehab and Performance Lab podcast and founder of the Coaches Club at
Leslie Bonci
Leslie Bonci is a registered dietitian; a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics; the owner of Active Eating Advice (Be fit, fed and fearless!), a nutrition consulting company; and a cofounder of Performance 365, a sports nutrition consulting company. She is currently the sports nutrition consultant for the Kansas…
Roberta Anding
Roberta Anding is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for the Baylor College of Medicine Corporate Programs team. She is an instructor in the Baylor Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Roberta is faculty at Rice University and is currently the sports dietitian for the Rice Owls. She is the former sports dietitian…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Creatine Myths, Protein Lies, and Stimulant Dangers: Fact or Fiction?
Sports dietitians Leslie Bonci and Roberta Anding join Phil Plisky to unpack the clinical realities of creatine, protein, and stimulant use—giving rehab professionals practical tools within their scope of practice to support safer, more effective nutrition decisions in patient care.
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