MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Join @coach.noush_dpt as she discusses "Cross" Modality Training blocks and when it is beneficial to use them! 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 @trisaleehutch as she breaks down the process of developing and executing a community event to celebrate and promote active aging! These 10 steps will help you be successful in creating opportunities for the older adults in your community. 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 Justin T Mierzwicki, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, alongside PhD experts Stacy Fritz and Michelle Lusardi, as they dive into the fascinating world of power training for older adults. They discuss how power training can significantly enhance gait speed, a key health indicator for frail individuals. The conversation underscores the need for further research on the best training methods. With insights into geriatric health and practical implications, this chat is a must-listen for anyone interested in improving mobility and quality of life for older adults.

Q&A: "How do you " stratify " patients for classes of different abilities? Do you use functional benchmarks or outcome measures?" ----- Want more helpful info related to #geriPT or #geriOT? Check out https://mmoa.online

Join Julie as she goes through a list of fitness forward tools and demonstrates hacks you can use in Acute Care!

This week @sbship8_dpt discusses running their local 50+ fitness comp and some key takeaways for those interested in planning events for this population. 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!

3 Steps For Fragility Fracture Management Join @dustinjones.dpt as he discusses the 3 steps to consider when helping folks with a fragility fracture. #oldNOTweak #osteoporosis #fallsprevention #fallspreparedness

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in our country, especially for seniors! Do you know how most seniors sustain injuries while playing pickleball? Do you know what skills are necessary to prevent those injuries? Tune in on tonight's podcast to find out!! #pickleball https://injepijournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40621-021-00327-9 #pickleballinjuryprevention #physiotherapy #oldnotweak *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!

Everyone dies; not everyone lives - #GeriOnICE @jmusgravept shares how by being too quick to limit risk for our patients we can expedite deconditioning, worsen social isolation and mortality of our patients. *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

In geri, we get into TOUGH situations. We get medical complexities and communication breakdowns, burnt out clinicians and tough administrations. But for all that difficulty, what we also see is HOPE Bright lights Incredible teams and changing practice. We are leading the charge over here but it's not because of us … it's because of you! Dr. Christina Prevett talks about her reflections on our care in geriatrics after an incredible MMOA Summit this weekend.