MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Constipation and older adults is a big problem! When 80% of individuals and nursing homes have constipation and 50% of those meet the criteria for faecal impaction … it's a big issue. In today's episode, Christina breaks down the five reasons why constipation is more common in older adults . This is a two-part series where next episode, she'll go into constipation management. Jump into our last live course of the year , December 7-8, 2024 in Loveland Ohio.

This week @sbship8_dpt and her current doctoral intern discuss the transition from a traditional outpatient rotation to a fitness forward one @staveoff_hendersonville. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!

@jmusgravept shares a case of an older adult having back pain with deadlifting. He covers the process of using : 1. Show, Tell, Touch 2. Progressive Loading 3. Monitoring Symptom Irritability *If you want more helpful content to better serve older adults, sign up for our MMOA Digest = Free Bi-Weekly Email packed with helpful links, posts, & research relevant to your work. Link In Bio or PTonICE.com **Looking for CEU's & courses that will change your practice? Check out our MMOA Course Offerings (Online & Live) Link In Bio or PTonICE.com #physicaltherapy #geript #homehealthpt #pt #dpt #dptstudent #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physiotherapist #physicaltherapystudent #newgradpt #physiotherapystudent #physicaltherapyassistant #physicaltherapyassistantstudent #geript #geriot #OTs #OTA #occupationaltherapist #ottreatmentideas #otstudent #otastudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #oldnotweak #ptonice #icetrained

@jmusgravept shares a case of an older adult having back pain with deadlifting. He covers the process of using : 1. Show, Tell, Touch 2. Progressive Loading 3. Monitoring Symptom Irritability *If you want more helpful content to better serve older adults, sign up for our MMOA Digest = Free Bi-Weekly Email packed with helpful links, posts, & research relevant to your work. Link In Bio or PTonICE.com **Looking for CEU's & courses that will change your practice? Check out our MMOA Course Offerings (Online & Live) Link In Bio or PTonICE.com #physicaltherapy #geript #homehealthpt #pt #dpt #dptstudent #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physiotherapist #physicaltherapystudent #newgradpt #physiotherapystudent #physicaltherapyassistant #physicaltherapyassistantstudent #geript #geriot #OTs #OTA #occupationaltherapist #ottreatmentideas #otstudent #otastudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #oldnotweak #ptonice #icetrained

In this episode of the MMOA podcast, Dr. Dustin Jones and Rashelle Hoffman discuss the various paths to specialization in physical therapy, particularly focusing on geriatric care. They explore the pros and cons of pursuing a geriatric residency versus sitting for the Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) exam, highlighting the importance of mentorship, clinical reasoning, and the impact of physical therapy on older adults. The conversation emphasizes the need for better representation of geriatrics in physical therapy education and the potential for significant improvements in patient outcomes. Dr. Rashelle Hoffman Faculty Profile: https://www.creighton.edu/campus-directory/hoffman-rashelle Takeaways: -Specialization in physical therapy can enhance skills for specific populations. -Geriatric residency programs offer structured mentorship and clinical experience. -Sitting for the GCS exam demonstrates knowledge but lacks practical application training. -Continuing education can be a viable alternative for specialization. -Financial considerations are important when choosing a specialization path. -Residency programs can fast-track the process to sit for specialization exams. -The impact of physical therapy on older adults can be profound and rewarding. -Not all residency programs provide the same quality of education and mentorship. -The demand for geriatric specialists is growing, but interest in the field remains low. -Collaboration with fitness professionals can enhance care for older adults. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Specialization in Physical Therapy 03:41 Exploring Geriatric Residency Programs 20:09 Pros and Cons of Sitting for the GCS 29:15 Continuing Education as an Alternative Path For More helpful content, go to https://MMOA.online

Dustin Jones, MMOA Faculty & StrongerLife Co-Founder, was recently interviewed by CrossFit to discuss "Coaching the Aging Athlete". This is a great conversation discussing limiting beliefs, the importance of intensity, how to get folks into the gym, and much more! Watch the original live stream here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6zY6kwqVgw

6 Steps for Cognitive Fitness What are they key steps to build Cognitive Fitness? This is important information for US but also for our patients! Join @dustinjones.dpt as he dives into a recent publication put out by Harvard Health that outlines the current evidence for maximizing our Cognitive fitness, reserve, and health! Mentioned Resources: Run Your Own Brain Health Workshop - https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/5322ac1867 Harvard Health's Guide to Cognitive Fitness - https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/a-guide-to-cognitive-fitness

YOUR PATIENT IS A HERO: join @theradork as she recalls how her heroic patient's selflessness saved somebody else $27k and how we should see our senior patients with appreciation for their expertise and knowledge. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!

If you work in acute care, you are working with catheters. If you are in home health, you may be dealing with the hospital consequences of those catheters. In today's episode, Dr. Christina Prevett talks about catheters. She goes into types, complications and pelvic floor considerations.

Pt 1 of a dive into an article spotted in the FSBPT October News Brief in the "In the News" section. The full report "Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads" can be found here https://www.johnahartford.org/crossroads Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!