MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

The changes brought by PDPM have allowed us - or forced us - to use groups in our treatment plans. Why should we? Why shouldn't we? Are groups a threat to our patient's care? Or an opportunity to use a vital piece of what drives us as humans to better serve older adults? Join Nicole & Tali as they discuss some helpful tips when thinking about group therapy: The W's of planning a group 1. WHO is this group for? (specific pts OR population to be served) 2. WHAT equipment do I need, and what safety concerns do I have? 3. WHERE can I set this group up to maximize success? 4. WHEN in my day is the best time to schedule this group? 5. WHY am I addressing this skill? ----- Follow up Questions What did you learn? What was the hardest part of the activity for you? What is/ are your goals for rehab after this group? - 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) plus 2) the weekly Recap of highlights around the GEROS Community. Sign up for free at http://GEROShealth.com/Join

Bridging the Gap Between the Hospital and the CrossFit Affiliate. This is a VERY special interview Dustin Jones had with Dr. Julie Foucher, MD, of the Pursuing Health, and Michele Mootz. This is a co-published episode on Julie's Pursuing Health Podcast. The show notes below are courtesy of the Pursuing Health Podcast team. Enjoy! --- "We are trying to reach the populations that would otherwise never consider walking into a CrossFit gym. That was goal #1 was, when we first put this out to people, if you're the least likely person to go to a CrossFit gym, we want you. And it was followed pretty closely after that with, we will meet you wherever you're at. And, got a pretty good response just from that. We have targeted two primary populations. One we call special populations, and that covers everything from the severely overweight to chronic disease: diabetes, COPD, you name it, we've got it. And, that was our primary target was a special populations class, and then reaching seniors, and the people who didn't have exposure to any kind of physical activity, let alone CrossFit, and teaching them some of the skills that would be necessary to keep them living independently." – Michele Mootz When it comes to helping seniors and other "unlikely exercisers" become active and functionally fit for a lifetime of health, Dustin Jones and Michele Mootz are leading the charge. As a home health physical therapist, Dustin Jones works to keep older adults resilient and independent at home. He is also the founder of Geros Health and the Geros Health podcast, where he connects thousands of clinicians to share information and education about caring for older adults. Michele Mootz is a true CrossFit original, getting her start in Santa Cruz back in 2004. An experienced physical therapist, she fell in love with CrossFit methodologies and ultimately left her formal work as a physical therapist to become a full-time coach. Michelle has worked on the CrossFit Seminar Staff member for 10 years, currently serving as a Flowmaster. Most recently she has taken over the CrossFit Heath program at CrossFit HQ where she works with older adults as well as those struggling with obesity and chronic disease in an effort to help them regain their health and independence. Michele, Dustin and I met up at a recent CFMDL1 seminar to share a discussion on how we can bridge the gap from the hospital to the affiliate. In this episode, we discuss the considerations that go along with working with these special populations, how affiliate owners can get start their own senior and special populations programs, and how healthcare providers can get involved with their local affiliates. In this episode we discuss: The stereotypes surrounding CrossFit, and the initiative CrossFit HQ is undertaking to reach populations who would never consider trying CrossFit, including obese populations, those with chronic disease, and seniors How a box owner or a dedicated coach can create an inviting environment for those who need CrossFit the most so they feel welcomed The criteria CrossFit HQ uses in allowing those interested to join their CrossFit Health program Scheduling and programming considerations for special populations What primary care physicians should look for in an affiliate in order to feel comfortable referring patients How healthcare providers can get involved with their local affiliates The Derelict Doctors Club or "DDC" The trickle-down theory: why the MDL1 is not open to all healthcare providers How HQ is working towards a directory of doctors who CrossFit The reasoning behind CrossFit HQ's decision to track quality of life over other health data markers Michelle's action steps for box owners and coaches who would like to get started helping special populations Julie's action steps for medical providers who would like to consider using functional movement to help their patients Dustin's thoughts on why functional movement is so important for rehabilitation patients You can follow Dustin and Geros Health on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and via his podcast. You can contact Michele Mootz via email. Links: Contact CrossFit Health to learn more about the MDL1 Geros Health Constance CrossFit Maximus Stave Off with Christina Prevett Black Flag Athletics Related Episodes: Ep 16 – Pete Katz and his physician on using CrossFit and Paleo to overcome chronic disease Ep 31 – Robert Porter and his Coach, Patrick Flannery on Losing 90 Pounds with CrossFit and Finding the Right Community For You Ep 35 – Coach Greg Glassman on CrossFit, Fighting Chronic Disease, and the "Five Buckets of Death" Ep 80 – Greg Glassman on Networking CrossFit Physicians and Fighting Chronic Disease Ep 88 – From Hypocrite to Advocate: Dr. Rebecca Blonsky Ep 96 – A Hospital Affiliate: Kirby Medical Center and CrossFit KMC Ep 114 – Practicing CrossFit for Health with Dr. Maude Dull Ep 118 – The State of CrossFit with Coach Greg Glassman If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating. I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments below and on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every other Tuesday.

Veteran's Day Special 2019 - The Real Warrior Challenge Many older adults, especially veterans, suffer from Post traumatic disorder (PTSD) that has a crippling effect on their lives. Many psychiatric and cognitive interventions are not successful enough in providing feasible therapy solutions for this population. Could the answer come from the realm of physical rehabilitation professionals? Tali and Nicole discuss this randomized controlled pilot trial to test the feasibility and acceptability of exercise training in older veterans with PTSD. Pilot randomized controlled trial of exercise training for older adults with PTSD - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31264055 ----- Want to join the community that's advancing care for older adults? Go to http://GEROShealth.com

Don't Skip Cardio, Bro Listen in on Christina Prevett talking about the importance of cardio in older adults. This epi is produced in collaboration with our Con.Ed. partner - Institute of Clinical Excellence & was previously aired on the #PTonICE Daily Show. Original Video can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2206321846143776/ ----- If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone that would benefit! To find out how you can join the GEROS community where we discuss these episodes & MANY other topics, go to http://GEROShealth.com/SOCIAL

Are you using zone tools? If not then you could be missing out on a valuable tool to help increase patient independence and build the bike. Great for your high risk patients but also all your patients who are getting therapy. In this episode, Troy discusses the important use for these tools as well as ideas on how you can use it help your patients understand what they will expect from therapy. You can get your zone tool templates here: HHQI requires a logon which you can easily create a free logon to get access to all their tools which are free. http://www.homehealthquality.org/Home.aspx

Do These 3 Things to Win Your Reassessment #GeriOnICE Join Dustin as he discusses some key considerations in maximizing your Reassessments! Video can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, & Youtube. Just go to http://GEROShealth.com/SOCIAL ----- If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone that would benefit! To find out how you can join the GEROS community where we discuss these episodes & MANY other topics, go to http://GEROShealth.com/SOCIAL ----- This episode is produced in collaboration with our Con. Ed. partner - the Institute of Clinical Excellence. This episode was previously aired on the #PTonICE Daily Show. More info can be found at http://PTonICE.com

Why We Should Care & Assess for Sarcopenia #GerOnICE Original FB Video found here: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2421580354834149/ ----- If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone that would benefit! To find out how you can join the GEROS community where we discuss these episodes & MANY other topics, go to http://GEROShealth.com/SOCIAL

Nicole shares some raw thoughts on the effects of PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model)... for those of us who still have jobs for those who've lost their jobs for those who need community. Self care and mindfulness as coping skills vs revolutionary acts. If you missed the discussion on PDPM, listen to these episodes: A First Look at the "Patient Driven Payment Model" Another Look at PDPM "You can't do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do." (original quote by Jana Stanfield, slightly modified here) ----- If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone that would benefit! To find out how you can join the GEROS community where we discuss these episodes & MANY other topics, go to http://GEROShealth.com/SOCIAL

Value Based Purchasing & Why You Should Care #HHRecharge ----- The value of the rehab professional is shifting. You can see this as clear as day with the Home Health Value Based Purchasing (VBP) model. Even if you're not in a VBP state, understanding how value is measured is imperative to the rehab professionals future. Don't allow others to define your value as how many visits you can do. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that is your value. Define and show your value as your outcomes and how you uniquely help to better people's lives and keep them out of the hospital. In this episode, Troy presents updated info on Value Based Purchasing which reflects more on what value that CMS is looking for. Why does that matter? Because we become obsolete if we're not seen as valuable.

What do people think of the ANNUAL SCREEN? ----- There is growing evidence leveraging screens for older adults to identify folks that may be at risk for functional decline or falls. In this episode, Dustin looks at this article from a former GEROS guest, Mike Puthoff - Participants' Perceptions and the Implementation of a Physical Fitness Screen for Aging Adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31373944 Listen to hear what he found looking at the A-FIT Screen. ----- Watch the full video or listen to Mike Puthoff's previous interview on GEROS - Go to http://GEROShealth.com/Social