OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the inquiry was to understand the motives and the way in which a nutritionist entered the team working in the Centro de Reabilitação CREAB in Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: The inquiry presents qualitative research based on a case study. The research was carried out using a combination of instruments such as: participative observation, a survey of institutional data and reports by professionals working in the team. RESULTS: According to the professionals from Centro de Reabilitação CREAB, adequate nutritional assistance can prevent or limit complications arising from musculoskeletal diseases, relieve the discomfort of patients and show a positive effect on their rehabilitation treatment. CONCLUSION: The nutritionist working in this group initiated and consolidated the possibility of a professional from this category working not only in this particular rehabilitation centre, but also in other rehabilitation centres.
musculoskeletal diseases; patient care team; nutritionist; rehabilitation; rehabilitation Centers