MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Exercise As a Pill If we could package up exercise, it would be deemed the magic pill. We know it can help prevent, delay or improve symptoms of 26 different chronic conditions! In this podcast we go through how to conceptualize exercise as a drug, how we prescribe exercise like physicians prescribe meds and using this analogy to try to get our clients to be lifelong exercisers. ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/#join

COVID-19 and the Geri PT...we have a role to fill (and we're not just talking toilet paper) As a podcast and a community that strives to better serve older adults and maintain their health, we are presenting you with a special episode in regards to the spread of COVID- 19 around the world. What can we do to protect our patients (often in the most at risk population), ourselves, and our loved ones, and still provide the best physical health care to our ability? CDC- People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html The World health organization- https://www.who.int/ ------ If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/#Join

Until 2009 there was no unified definition for the state where people, especially older people lose muscle now known as Sarcopenia, despite the fast that it is a main contributor to decline of functional status with old age. In this episode Nicole and Tali discuss the 2019 revised European consensus on definition and diagnosis for sarcopenia, with some helpful information about our role in screening, prevention and treatment. *Sarcopenia: revised European consensus on definition and diagnosis https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/48/1/16/5126243 ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/#join

This is an important one for the Home Health peeps...Review Choice Demonstration (or RCD) is the second version of preclaim review that currently set to be initiated in 5 states. Troy talks about what RCD is and why you should pay attention even if you're currently not in one of the 5 states which includes Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida. ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/#join

Starting an Older Adult Fitness Class INSIDE a CrossFit Box Have you thought about starting a fitness class geared towards older adults inside an existing facility? It can be a great opportunity for you, that facility, & your community. Listen in to hear Dustin Jones share his lessons learned after starting StrongerLifeHQ.com in December. ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/#join

High Intensity Functional Exercise in ACUTE REHAB w. Julia Mockeridge Meet Julia Mockeridge, PD, DPT, CF-L1! Julia is a physical therapist in CA and doing some pretty amazing things in the acute rehab setting. She's leveraging high intensity functional exercise in a group setting that has been wildly popular at her facility. Listen in to see how this program started, how she programs the workouts, & some ideas of what YOU can do in your setting. You can follow Julia at https://www.instagram.com/jumamock5/ ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: 1) Access to the Private FB Group where we discuss the content (& much more) 2) The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/#join

The Skill in Documentation ----- Documentation. Generally not included in the " skilled and billable" time therapists get to record for productivity, but there's no denying the skill required. How do PTs/ OTs/ SLPs make sure CMS accept our billing? (And stop ridiculous statements such as "exercise is not skilled, don't bill for it"?) Nicole and Tali discuss the skill needed to make sure charges are accepted, patient handoff goes smoothly and safely, and the skill put in is demonstrated. ASHA's Skilled vs Unskilled examples discussed in the show. ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/#Join

We Can Do Better - Aging & The Value of Physical Therapy --- Are you going to #APTACSM? If so, DON'T MISS Dale Avers give the 2nd annual Carole B. Lewis Distinguished Lecture in Geriatrics! She's going to rock the house & bring the goods. When: Thursday 2/13 at 8a Where: Convention Center Seasons Ballroom 4

Let's Talk VALUE post PDGM Despite popular belief, the value of therapy in #HomeHealth hasn't really changed post PDGM. Check out this new episode with Troy Meade that will help you speak to the value of therapy that CONTINUES to be present even after PDGM. REFERENCED LINKS: OUTCOMES Home-Health-Care Physical Therapy Improves Early Functional Recovery of Medicare Beneficiaries After Total Knee Arthroplasty - https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjournal/Abstract/2018/10170/Home_Health_Care_Physical_Therapy_Improves_Early.2.aspx The Role of Physical Therapists in Reducing Hospital Readmissions: Optimizing Outcomes for Older Adults During Care Transitions From Hospital to Community - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/297469708_The_Role_of_Physical_Therapists_in_Reducing_Hospital_Readmissions_Optimizing_Outcomes_for_Older_Adults_During_Care_Transitions_From_Hospital_to_Community READMISSIONS Role of Physical Therapists in Reducing Hospital Readmissions: Optimizing Outcomes for Older Adults During Care Transitions From Hospital to Community - https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/96/8/1125/2864870 Rethinking Hospital-Associated Deconditioning: Proposed Paradigm Shift - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4556957/ Research: Occupational Therapy Reduces Hospital Readmissions - https://www.aota.org/Publications-News/ForTheMedia/PressReleases/2016/091516-Readmission.aspx?platform=hootsuite ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/Join

Starting (& Growing) your #GeriPT Practice w. Beth Templin Meet Dr. Beth Templin from HouseFit in St. Louis. HouseFit is a Physio/Fitness hybrid that has grown exponentially over the past couple years. Beth shares her story about her journey, lessons learned, & what's worked/not worked well. We also discuss how she utilizes "A Matter of Balance" programming to get people in her doors. Great convo! http://HouseFitSTL.com ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Group where we stream interviews, share relevant research, & discuss cases. The weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/Join