

MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division
MMOA (Modern Management of the Older Adult) helps rehab & fitness pros get results with older adults. Brought to you by the Institute of Clinical Excellence, tune in to hear pertinent geriatric discussions, relevant research, & treatment ideas. Good for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistants, Students, New Grads, Seasoned Veterans, Geriatricians, & Fitness Professionals. Find out more at www.MMOA.online
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Aug 3, 2023 • 17min
Considerations for starting a wellness class
If you've ever wondered about the moving parts of starting a wellness class in your clinic, join @kaym23 as she talks about how she did it with her bone health bootcamp! Shoutout to @agile_pt for letting Kay create this class as part of a passion project with her colleagues, @meemsnguyen, @kegray11, & @noom_betterphysicaltherapy !

Jul 24, 2023 • 13min
Making Legends: What, How Why
Making Legends: What, How Why Join @dustinjones.dpt as he discusses a concept that can be good for your outcomes AND business. ----- Want more helpful content to help you better serve older adults? Head on over to https://MMOA.online

Jul 20, 2023 • 16min
Substance vs Flash: Exercise Equipment Investment Thoughts
Today's MMOA podcast has @sbship8_dpt discussing equipment investments and the age old conundrum of substance vs flash. Some of her favorites are (no affiliation) 1️⃣cardio equipment from @concept2inc with adaptations from @equipproducts. 2️⃣ robust bands like @wodfitters 3️⃣ weights (adjustable or not) depending on setting 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!

Jul 18, 2023 • 22min
The End of Try Try Again - interview with Author Kristen Carter, MS
Join Ellen Csepe as she discusses Kristen Carter's new book The End of Try Try Again - Overcome Your weight Loss and Exercise Struggles for Good. They discuss how this could be helpful conversation and discussion for patient care and behavior change. Links for the books are here: The End of Try Try Again Action Workbook: Overcome Your Weight Loss and Exercise Struggles for Good https://a.co/d/hoV8qUX 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!

Jul 17, 2023 • 19min
Gaps in Geriatric Research
Our older adult literature is actually quite strong. We have a lot of research in the geriatrics space There are a few gaps that influence what we think and the guidance we give that is relevant. The big 3 Christina highlights: 1. RT loads under 5 with higher weight. 2. Conservative management of urinary incontinence 3. Outcome measures in wheelchair users Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to http://PTonICE.com/resources to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!

Jul 10, 2023 • 14min
Exercise That Improves Cognition
Dr. Jeff Musgrave PT, DPT reviews a 2019 Article & Provides Practical Tips On Exercise To Improves Cognition In Older Adults. Front Med (Lausanne). 2019; 6: 57. Published online 2019 Mar 29. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2019.00057 #oldnotweak #mmoa #icetrained #physicaltherapy #occupationaltheraoy #dpt #otr #physiotherapy #fitness #geriatrics #balance #falls 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!

Jul 6, 2023 • 21min
MMOA Podcast - PTA interview discussing the non fitness forward work place.
MMOA Podcast - Interview with Chrissy Hale, PTA, SPT, cert-MMOA discussing the struggles of being fitness forward in a non fitness forward workplace. Want to stay on top of all things geriatric? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, lectures, & the MMOA Podcast.

Jul 3, 2023 • 25min
Tirzepatide + the Older Adult
join Julie as she discusses a case study of an older adult client taking the drug Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), for it's off label use of weight loss This episode covers: 1. What this drug is and how it works 2. How to be a guide not a hero as you support a client through a decision you may not be on board with 4. How you can be a master of scale and adjust your exercise interventions appropriately when high intensity isn't tolerated

Jun 29, 2023 • 14min
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Reflections from a PT/MD disagreement
Join Kay (@kaym23) as she shares an experience she had where the MD did not agree with her plan of care and the lessons it taught her. 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!

Jun 22, 2023 • 18min
How to screen for venous thromboembolisms! (updated guidelines)
MMOA TA @sbship8_dpt goes through the parameters for screening regardless of setting for DVT for both UE and LE. As well as some tidbits on PEs and where we fit in as therapists. https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/102/8/pzac057/6585463?login=true 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!


