MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Join @trisaleehutch today to learn how to increase patient participation in your sessions, specifically with folks who have dementia or just dislike exercise. 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!

Dr. Christina Prevett as she explores the concept of being "old school" in the medical and rehabilitation fields. She discusses the implications of adhering to outdated practices despite the presence of new evidence and protocols. Christina emphasizes the importance of valuing the experience of veteran clinicians while navigating the challenges of ageism in the workplace. She provides insights into how this mindset can impact patient care and professional development.

Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT (@kaym23) as she dives into how hiking can benefit inactive older adults and how we can recommend this to our patients to get them closer to meeting their physical activity requirements for the week. 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 discusses the role of gut microbiome in nutrient absorption, inflammatory processes and how this shifts with aging as well as the role of exercise in making positive shifts to promote healthy aging & fight chronic disease. "Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on the Gut Microbiome of Older Adults" DOI: https://deoi.org/10.3390/nu14030674 *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

This week @sbship8_dpt discusses how we can expand our subjective assessment to ensure we are encompassing the whole individual from initial evaluation to optimize their course 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!

Protein supplementation is all the rage currently - LOTS of benefits being claimed and LOTS of marketing $$$. If not already, you're likely going to be confronted with questions from your clients in terms of its benefits and how much is appropriate. Join @dustinjones.dpt in this episode as he discusses those questions and explores the recent evidence for protein's influence on bone health. Good reads related to this topic: -DOI: 10.1007/s00198-023-06709-7 -DOI: 10.1007/s00198-025-07393-5 Learn about the ICE Older Adult Specialist Certification - https://PTonICE.com

Join @coach.noush_dpt as she discusses this study published in JAMA Cardiology that looked at over 5900 women aged 63 to 99 to see how their daily movement patterns affects their risk of developing heart failure. 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!

Join @dr.christina_prevett today on the Daily Show as she discusses the critical topic of falls prevention among older adults. She challenges the current frameworks and statistics surrounding falls, highlighting that one in three older adults experience falls each year, which are responsible for 90% of hip and wrist fractures. Christina emphasizes the importance of reevaluating the narrative around falls prevention and its implications for funding and research. Through her experiences in teaching the Older Adult course, Christina engages with clinicians of varying backgrounds to explore the prevalence of falls and the need for a shift in perspective regarding this pressing issue. Tune in for valuable insights on reframing falls prevention strategies to improve outcomes for older adults.

Join @theradork as we discuss the potential benefits of strength training machines and acknowledge the importance of celebrating our patients interest in ANY exercise, while recognizing the potential benefits of machines in this #andnotor discussion! 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!

How to fight the #1 killer of older adults Join @jmusgravept today on the Daily Show as he discusses a recently published research study comparing the effects of aerobic training versus strength training on hypertension in healthy older adults. Jeff highlights the importance of strength training in long-term wellness programs for older adults, particularly in managing hypertension. Differential Effects of the Type of Physical Exercise on Blood Pressure in Independent Older Adults DOI: 10.1177/19417381241303706 STRENGTHOLD Program: : doi: 10.3390/ijerph18063253 High-intensity interval training in cardiac rehabilitation: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial doi: DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwad039 Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Muscle Strength for the Prevention and Treatment of Sarcopenia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature. doi: 10.3390/jcm13051299 *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