MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division
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Jul 31, 2025 • 11min

Beyond the T-Score

Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT as she goes over the other important aspects of osteoporosis management that play a role besides the T-score. If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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Jul 19, 2025 • 29min

Training People How to Fall: Interview with Jacob Sosnoff of the FAST Study

In this episode of the MMOA podcast, Dustin Jones interviews Dr. Jake Sosnoff, a faculty dean of research at the University of Kansas, about innovative research on fall training techniques aimed at reducing injuries in older adults. The conversation covers the background of the research, the study population, the progression of training techniques, key safety measures, and the surprising findings regarding head injuries. Dr. Sosnoff emphasizes the importance of teaching individuals how to fall safely and the psychological benefits of reducing fear of falling. Relevant Links: Dr. Jake Sosnoff's Faculty Profile - https://www.kumc.edu/jsosnoff.html Strategies to Minimize Fall-related Injuries in Older Adults at Risk of Falls: The Falling Safely Training Study - https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-abstract/80/7/glaf076/8115447?redirectedFrom=fulltext ----- Want to better serve older adults in your community? Check out our Older Adult Specialist Certification from the Institute of Clinical Excellence - https://ptonice.com/certifications/mmoa/
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Jul 17, 2025 • 8min

The Genetics of Osteoarthritis

Join @coach.noush_dpt as she discusses rosk factors of osteoarthritis-especially how we can address the genetic component of it with patients! If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 15min

The Obesity paradox

Join @theradork aka Dr. Ellen Csepe as we discuss the obesity paradox and our role as clinicians in addressing this global health crisis while aligning with new medical Interventions If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 27min

Which sport is best for aging? Interview with Dr. Becca Jordre - Creator of the SAFE

In this episode of the MMOA Podcast, Dustin Jones and Dr. Becca Jordre discuss the Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) and its significance for senior athletes. They explore the origins of the SAFE, its components, and the trends observed in senior athlete performance. The conversation highlights the importance of choosing the right sports for longevity and health, as well as addressing injury trends and the positive aging narrative within sports. The episode concludes with a reflection on the inspiring role models found in the senior sports community. Relevant Links: Becca Jordre - https://www.usd.edu/research-and-faculty/faculty-and-staff/becca-jordre Sustainable Athlete Fitness Exam at the National Senior Games - https://nsga.com/healthygames/ The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam – Outcomes of U.S. National Senior Games Athletes - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ogDUdr9tFMlwT-mK66ArJvik4Ccuu1/view?usp=drive_link ----- Want to better serve older adults in your community? Check out the Older Adult Specialist Certification from the Institute of Clinical Excellence - https://ptonice.com/certifications/mmoa/
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Jul 3, 2025 • 20min

5 Forces Disrupting/Transforming Healthcare Today, pt. 5

Older Adult Podcast: 5 Forces Disrupting/Transforming Healthcare Today. In todays episode, @Sam.c.dpt finishes discussing an older adult survey and study regarding health care of older adults with number 5. Advances in Medical Science, AI, and Health Care Delivery. Spoiler alert even with technology lifestyle behaviors such as adequate exercise, nutrient rich focused food intake, and social wellness are still the best option for a longer healthspan! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discussing-the-5-forces-disrupting-transforming/id1050956449?i=1000675187357 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-forces-disrupting-transforming-healthcare-today-pt-2/id1050956449?i=1000689598273 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-forces-disrupting-transforming-healthcare-3-fragmentation/id1050956449?i=1000701045116 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-forces-disrupting-healthcare-workforce-shortage/id1050956449?i=1000708740281
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Jun 26, 2025 • 12min

5 Tips to Optimize Recovery After Head Injury

Join @macybolt as she unpacks 5 tips to help optimize care for patients after head injury! If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 15min

5 Must-Have Tools for Home Health Care

Lighten your load without lowering your intensity! @trisaleehutch brings the heat with 5 must-have tools for your home health care kit. These game-changing essentials help you level up your care—without weighing you down. Smarter tools, stronger support. If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 10min

What If It's Not Parkinson's? Identifying Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

Do you have a patient on your caseload that you're scratching your head about because they've been told they don't have Parkinson's and you're not quite sure what it may be? Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT (@kaym23) as she reviews normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 10min

Electrolytes and Osteoporosis

This week @sbship8_dpt chats about the importance of electrolytes to prevent and limit effects of osteoporosis and education that can help guide you and your patients to optimal bone health. Check out these articles for more info: 🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6140170/ 🔗 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23719553/ 🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6997142/ 🔗 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0946672X19304134#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20shown%20that,of%20bone%20health%20%5B42%5D 🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3775240/ If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

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