

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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Sep 26, 2024 • 12min
Apple devices and your patients
Your patient likely has a smart phone or a smart watch that has LOADS of useful information to equip you while creating a game plan for your home program! Join @theradork to talk about her recent experiences clinically in using this information to improve care, and learn a quick guide to know where this information lives on your patients phone! #iphone #applewatch #olderadults #healthcare 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 24, 2024 • 21min
Generalized workout for the hospitalized patient
Join Julie as she takes you through a workout you can use with your hospitalized patients that hits on gait, strength, balance, and power!

Sep 19, 2024 • 15min
Olympic Lifting...for the Older Adult
Easily putting olympic lifting, specifically the snatch, into rehab programming for older adults. Learn the when, why, and how with Dr. Sam Chamberlain, PT, DPT. 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 16, 2024 • 13min
Nocebos and Osteoporotic Fractures
Nocebos & osteoporotic fractures Join @dustinjones.dpt as he discusses ways to empower patients who may be concerned about osteoporotic fractures while also helping them minimize their risk of fracture. Referenced Links: Strong, Steady, and Straight: UK consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis Clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada: 2023 update Run Your Own Workshop Resource

Sep 12, 2024 • 16min
Curating Your Caseload
Jump in with @macybolt as she highlights the top 3 ways to curate your caseload, improve job satisfaction, and obliterate burnout! 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 9, 2024 • 12min
Hernia Repair | Pre/Post-operative Management & Prevention
Many older adults undergo hernia repair and are not offered post operative rehab. But this is a big miss! We have a lot we can offer in hernia management and particular in prevention. Dr. Prevett drops knowledge 💣 s on how to manage this condition.

Sep 5, 2024 • 9min
"Cross" Modality Training Blocks
Join @coach.noush_dpt as she discusses "Cross" Modality Training blocks and when it is beneficial to use them! 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 5, 2024 • 16min
A Mile of Smiles
Join @trisaleehutch as she breaks down the process of developing and executing a community event to celebrate and promote active aging! These 10 steps will help you be successful in creating opportunities for the older adults in your community. 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 2, 2024 • 11min
Does power training improve gait speed in frail & prefrail older adults?
Join Justin T Mierzwicki, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, alongside PhD experts Stacy Fritz and Michelle Lusardi, as they dive into the fascinating world of power training for older adults. They discuss how power training can significantly enhance gait speed, a key health indicator for frail individuals. The conversation underscores the need for further research on the best training methods. With insights into geriatric health and practical implications, this chat is a must-listen for anyone interested in improving mobility and quality of life for older adults.

Aug 30, 2024 • 7min
Q&A: Stratifying patients for fitness classes
Q&A: "How do you " stratify " patients for classes of different abilities? Do you use functional benchmarks or outcome measures?" ----- Want more helpful info related to #geriPT or #geriOT? Check out https://mmoa.online


