MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

The Healthspan-Lifespan Gap! It's growing and we need to step up and work to shrink it. Working toward longer healthspans (Health-adjusted life expectancy, the number of years people can expect to live free of disability)...That live long, die fast model. Dr. Samantha Chamberalin reads through point 2. of the 5 Forces Disrupting/Transforming Healthcare Today out of the The Meeting the Growning Demand for Age-Friendly Care; Health Care at the Crossroads Study from the John A Hartford Foundation, Age Wave, and the Harris Poll. 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!

The Missing Piece in Your POC - Psychosocial Factors You performed an amazing evaluation, established a beautiful plan of care, and then weeks later you feel like you're spinning your tires in the mud. Why? What can you do differently? Join @dustinjones.dpt as he discusses one of the most neglected aspects of an evaluation that can influence your effectiveness - psychosocial variables. ------ Want more helpful resources? Check out https://mmoa.online

Join @macybolt as she unpacks a patient case where RPE was integral in saving a patient's life. 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!

Heart Attacks: What NOT To Do Winter brings an elevated risk of myocardial infarction for many. What are the implications for us as rehab and fitness providers? Join @dustinjones.dpt as he discusses what to do AND what NOT to do if you're working with someone that's had a recent MI. If you're looking for more info, MMOA Level 2 (Online) has an entire unit on cardiopulmonary considerations where we discuss cardiac rehab principles that can be applied across settings - https://ptonice.com

Look at your patient's feet! Listen in as @trisaleehutch shares the value of looking at your patient's feet to support a comprehensive evaluation of their functional abilities. 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 relationship between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and falls in older adults. He explores a study titled "Perturbation-Based Dual-Task Assessment in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment," highlighting how cognitive decline affects dual-tasking abilities and balance performance. Jeff emphasizes the concept of cognitive reserve, comparing it to physical reserve, and explains how cognitive load during tasks such as walking and conversing can increase fall risk. Jeff aims to shed light on the critical impact of cognitive function on the safety and mobility of older adults. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2024.1384582 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 Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT (@kaym23) as she discusses whether following ACSM exercise recommendations are enough to positively affect osteoporosis. 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!

If we know that exercising has such potent and in many times IMMEDIATE effects on mood, then the question becomes, why aren't ALL of us doing it with no issues? Some of our older adults (and clients of all ages) think of EXERCISE like a cuss word. Yuck. They HATE it. They have a visceral reaction to it. This is known as the AFFECTIVE response of exercise. The "suck" in the middle of a hard workout hits us all differently and even KNOWING that you get to the other side. The suck can make people disengage. So how do we tackle it? Dr. Christina Prevett breaks this down.

Who's at your patients table? This week @sbship8_dpt discusses what resources we should seek out and have in our back pocket for our clients to help promote holistic health in the new year! 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!

Happy new year everybody! As we start the new year, many people are reflecting on what they hope to achieve in the coming months. In today's episode, Cristina does a reflective exercise where she asks you all to rate yourselves as old people in training. She encourages you to rate your health behaviours that are going to set you up for the active ageing life that you wish to live . If you were hoping to get into our online cohorts, level one starts January 12 and level two starts January 8. We hope to see you there!