MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Getting Frustrated? PACE yourself

Ellen Csepe explains how motivational interviewing can help clinicians motivate older adult patients without turning treatment into an argument or an arm-wrestling match.

One-Time PT/OT Evaluations on Hospice: Why They Matter

Did you know patients can have therapy on hospice? Most commonly this will be a one-time evaluation. Join Trisa Meyer to learn more about what the purpose for this evalua

Grounding: The Foundation of Vestibular Rehab

Have you ever felt completely stuck with someone feeling dizzy and unsteady? Join Dr. Macy Bolt as she shines a light on the most effective technique for calming down a r

I have "Bone on Bone" won't exercise make me worse?

How you answer this question may dictate your ability to be successful with this patient!  Jeff Musgrave, PT, DPT, shares how YOU can feel confident answering this ques

What I Learned at Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete Live as a Geri Clinician/Coach

Listen in on this new MMOA podcast as Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT reflects on what she gained from the Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete Live course she recently had

Cognitive Reserve & Frailty Reversal: What It Means for Your Treatment Plan

Your pre-frail patients are your biggest opportunity, and their brain may be the variable you're missing. In this episode, Dustin Jones (Lead Faculty, MMOA) breaks down

Geri Clinicians are Pelvic Clinicians Case Study: Part 1

Follow along as Dr. Shelby Blankenship goes through day 1 and 2 of an older adult case and how you can benefit address pelvic floor concerns without being a "pelvic floor

"I think my PT went to easy on me" understanding how under dosage can be harmful in practice

Christina Prevett discusses the importance of effortful, adequately dosed rehabilitation for older adults, highlighting how underdosing can lead to downstream complicatio

Move More With MS

In this Episode, Dr. Annoushka Ranaraja explores therapy management for people with MS emphasizing aerobic training, resistance training, and balance training while takin

Rethinking Geri Rehab: The Hyphen Model (Rebroadcast from PTonICE Podcast)

What if the future of geriatric rehab looked less like a traditional clinic—and a lot more like a gym? In this episode, ICEphysio's CEO, Jeff Moore, interviews Older Ad

Your "Go to Guide" when your patient is moving to Memory Care

Working with someone who is moving to a memory care community? This episode serves as your "Go to Guide" for how you can provide education and information to support the

Oral Hygiene and Overall Health

Your smile is about more than your teeth—it may offer important clues about your overall health.For clinicians working with older adults, oral health deserves a closer lo

Stop Discharging Blind: A Smarter Way to Assess the Home. SafeHomeAI with Justin Strause, PT, DPT

You send someone home and hope the environment holds up. Justin, an outpatient PT, got tired of hoping, so he built Safe Home AI: an AI home-safety assessment that turns

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