MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division
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May 29, 2025 • 12min

Training for Falls with People with Parkinson's Disease

Join @coach.noush_dpt as she shares components (outside of traditional balance training) that are helpful when training for falls with people with Parkinson's disease. 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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May 22, 2025 • 11min

Bidets and seniors

Wondering if a bidet could be helpful for you or your patients? Check out our latest podcast with@theradork @laurlova talking all things bidets and their benefits!!! #olderadult #bidet #tushybidet #biobidet 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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May 16, 2025 • 16min

5 Forces Disrupting Healthcare - Workforce Shortage

Continuing her five-part series, Dr. Samantha Chamberlain explores the fourth key issue—Health Care Workforce Shortage—from Section One, Five Forces Disrupting and Transforming Health Care Today, in the report Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads. -- Want to grow your practice and specialize in serving older adults? Become an ICE Certified Specialist in Older Adults. Go to https://ptonice.com/certifications/mmoa/
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May 8, 2025 • 8min

Training Reactive Balance

Join Macy Bolt as she unpacks reactive balance training and how to push your patients to improve their balance! https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195790 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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Apr 24, 2025 • 14min

Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT (@kaym23) as she reviews a study on predictors of emergency preparedness among older adults and how rehab providers can help. 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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Apr 17, 2025 • 16min

Best Practices in a Worst Case Scenario

Best Practices in a Worst Case scenario This week @sbship8_dpt interviews @cblanken31 who is a firefighter/EMT about best practices when CPR is required and how to handle more complex situations. 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!
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Apr 14, 2025 • 11min

Fitness: The Missing Link in Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehab

Join @jmusgravePT as he discusses a recent international scoping review of different types of exercise modalities and their impact on improving cognition in those with Mild Cognitive Impairment! Dig in here: DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80895 *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
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Apr 7, 2025 • 13min

Stimulating Foot Orthotics: Helpful or Hype?

Are stimulating foot orthoses all hype or actually helpful for balance? Join @dustinjones.dpt as he discusses what you need to know about this new study looking at the impact of stimulating foot orthoses on balance in older adults. Referenced article (closed-access): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2025.03.016 ----- Check out more info from the Older Adult Division and our Certification at https://PTonICE.com
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Apr 3, 2025 • 10min

Scams and Seniors

Did you know that over 3 BILLION dollars were stolen from American seniors in 2022? @theradork to identify common themes in scams, where to report them, and how to talk about them with patients. FBI reporting a scam: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/elder-fraud Movie about restoring justice on scammers (definitely not a recommendation for patients, very violent): The Beekeeper (2024) 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!
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Mar 31, 2025 • 18min

Is it time to Throw away Post-op protocols?

Join @dr.christina_prevett today on the Daily Show as she discusses the importance of reevaluating post-operative protocols in rehabilitation. She emphasizes the need for evidence-informed practices and questions who establishes these protocols, typically surgeons. While acknowledging that post-operative guidelines are designed to aid recovery and enhance function, Christina challenges the effectiveness of blanket statements and encourages a more individualized approach to patient care. Tune in for insights on how to adapt rehabilitation practices to better respect the unique experiences and needs of each patient.

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