MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Your fitness tracker is lying to you

Your fitness tracker is lying to you! The ring on your watch may be closed, but you may be missing key elements required to ensure your patients actually live a long, hea

3 Clinical Pearls from the 4Ms Framework

Join Dr. Macy Bolt as she unpacks the 4Ms Framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility and the impact that implementation can have on major functional outcome

Why Nothing Builds Confidence Like a Barbell

The barbell is the last piece of equipment most clinicians would reach for with an older adult. Dustin Jones makes the case that it's the most powerful confidence-buildin

Independent at 98: A Home Health PT Case Study (Part Three)

Part 3 of the Independent at 98 case study from Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT is here! This episode is all about how the conversation with the patient's daughter and caregiver w

Prehab/Rehab for Masters Athletes who Compete in the Tactical Games

In this episode, Dr. Shelby Blankenship PT, DPT discusses prehab and rehabbing a masters athlete who competes in the tactical games.   Want to make sure you stay up t

Down for Dancing in Therapy

Trisa Hutchinson shares the benefits of dancing with patients beyond the smiles and laughter! If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out

Rehab Leading the Charge in Falls Prevention

Christina Prevett discusses the importance of proactive falls prevention, challenging common misconceptions, and emphasizing the role of rehab professionals in leading th

The Sensory Step: The Use of Textured Insoles for Peripheral Neuropathy

In this episode, Dr. Annoushka Ranaraja explores the use of textured insoles when working with people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy who maintain protective sense. 

Starting Beats Never: Why the First 4,000 Steps Matter Most

The most powerful thing your patient can do for their health isn't hitting 10,000 steps. It's taking the first 2,000 more. In this episode, Dustin Jones breaks down two

My Biggest Clinical Failure turned to Success

My biggest clinical failure turned into one of my biggest wins.For years, I focused on easing pain — but missed the bigger picture: strength, function, and fall risk.This

Keys to becoming a provider of choice with older adults

Dr. Jeff Musgrave PT, shares his experience of how to set yourself apart as a provider of choice for older adults! Empathetic listening, how to leverage Ai & how to bal

Hot off the Press! New Dementia Risk Reduction Guidelines

Dr. Macy Bolt breaks down the new WHO dementia risk reduction guidelines that are hot off the press! She dug into the details so you don't have to and she'll walk you thr

Working With Older Adults May Be Making You More Ageist

In this episode, Dr. Christina Prevett discusses the impact of ageism in healthcare, especially when working with older adults. She explores how healthcare providers' per

Independent at 98: A Home Health PT Case Study (Part Two)

​Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT in this new MMOA podcast where she dives into part two of a home health case study of a 98 year old patient who wants to regain his independe

Appetite, Aging, and Activity

Are your patients telling you they just don't have any appetite? They have no desire to eat? Join Trisa Hutchinson as she dives into appetite, aging, and activity - shari

Swapping from Physical Therapist to Personal Trainer with the Older Adult Client

It's sometimes hard to know how to differentiate between a great PT/OT vs a personal trainer as from the outside the overall goal can look similar. Get people stronger an

Programming Complexity: Brain Training

Join @JMusgravePT as he discusses a recent systematic review on how to get the best results from adding cognitive complexity to your client programming! Guan, Li & Bu (

The Tactile Crutch

In today's episode, Annoushka discusses how in the world of geriatric rehabilitation, tactile cueing has long been a staple for therapists aiming to ensure the safety of

Rethinking Osteoarthritis & Your Treatment Paradigm

Is osteoarthritis just "wear and tear" on the joint? Not so much! will be discussing three recent publications that challenge the "wear and tear" narrative around osteoar

The Medicare GLP1 Bridge Program

GLP-1 meds for just $50/month? Here's what providers need to know about the Medicare Part D Bridge Program—and why strength training matters more than ever. #GLP1 #Medica