

MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division
MMOA (Modern Management of the Older Adult) helps rehab & fitness pros get results with older adults. Brought to you by the Institute of Clinical Excellence, tune in to hear pertinent geriatric discussions, relevant research, & treatment ideas. Good for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistants, Students, New Grads, Seasoned Veterans, Geriatricians, & Fitness Professionals. Find out more at www.MMOA.online
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Oct 29, 2024 • 26min
All you need to know about Death Doulas (Interview)
All you need to know about Death Doulas (Interview) Referenced Links: Bluegrass Death Doula: https://www.bgdeathdoula.com/ 5 Wishes: https://www.fivewishes.org/

Oct 28, 2024 • 14min
Transforming Lives With Group Fitness: Considerations for Rehab Professionals
Transforming Lives With Group Fitness: Considerations for Rehabilitation Professionals. @jmusgravept shares the keys from a newly published article he co-wrote with @dustinjones.dpt. The article focuses being providing tips to for Rehab Professionals to have a smooth transition of their patients into group fitness based on their combined experience across settings as physical therapists & helping members @strongerlifehq start their group fitness journey! 3 Keys: 1. Start with the end in mind 2. Set (positive)expectations 3. Test the plan *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

Oct 24, 2024 • 15min
BPPV Screening in the Older Adult
Join Dr. Macy Boly as she dives into a patient case and unpacks screening for BPPV in a patient with unsteadiness!

Oct 22, 2024 • 19min
Many Older Adults wont Reach Fitness
Join Julie as she reflects on her clinical career and offers a reframe-instead of tying your value as a clinician to your patients' outcomes, instead focus on who you BECOME throughout your career

Oct 17, 2024 • 15min
5 Benefits to Screening Cognition, for PTs too!
Join @trisaleehutch to learn about 5 benefits to screening cognition, for PTs too! 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!

Oct 14, 2024 • 19min
Minimal Shoes and Older Adults
Much of the research on minimal footwear has focused on running. What about older adults at risk of falling? Join @dustinjones.dpt as he dives into a recent publication that looks into minimal footwear's impact in older adults and its implications for clinicians. PubMed: 39326400

Oct 10, 2024 • 11min
Osteogenesis imperfecta in the older adult: a case study
This week @sbship8_dpt discusses a recent case who presented with shoulder pain and history of osteogenesis imperfecta and her PT management throughout her plan of care. 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!

Oct 7, 2024 • 19min
5 Things I've Changed my Mind About in Geri Practice
We all get firmer in our beliefs with more experience but it's important to keep an open mind, continue to learn, shape and evolve your practice. In today's episode, Dr. Christina Prevett dives into the 5 things she's changed her mind on in geriatric practice.

Oct 3, 2024 • 15min
Apathy in People with Dementia
Join @coach.noush_dpt as she discusses a qualitative study on people with dementia dealing with apathy and suggestions we might give caregivers to help motivate these patients! 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!

Sep 30, 2024 • 17min
Are your goals SMAART?
Join @jmusgravept as he breaks down the S.M.A.A.R.T. goal acronym & gives an example of what it would look like to apply this to a patient receiving home health. Credit to: George T. Doran 1981 for S.M.A.R.T. Credit to: Smith D. K. 1999, "Make Success Measurable: A mind book for setting goals and taking action (pp. 45-52) New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons *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


