MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

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

From "Blown Out" to Bulked Up: A Shoulder Case Study

In this episode, Dr. Macy Bolt unpacks a shoulder case study and shares her favorite 3 clinical pearls in working with a patient with the perception that their joint was

Alcohol and Aging: Balancing Independence and Safety

Navigating the conversation about alcohol as people age can be tricky but often is necessary to have! Join as she talks about the impact alcohol has on older adults and c

Post-Operative Protocols: Rethinking Recovery in Rehabilitation

In this episode, Christina Prevett discusses the pitfalls of standardized post-operative protocols, emphasizing the importance of individualized care and clinical judgmen

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

Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT on this new episode of the MMOA podcast. At 98 years old, independence is still possible. This home health case study shows how falls are

3 Keys for Better Results With Cancer Survivors

Dr. Jeff Musgrave, PT, DPT, shares 3 research-based tips to improve results with those who have survived cancer!