MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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 PTonICE.com
Episodes
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 ou...
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/
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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
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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
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Check out more info from the Older Adult Division and our Certification at https://PTonICE.com
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 (20...
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 en...
Bringing us part 3 of a 5 part series with an article out of the Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care study and investigation, Dr. Samantha Chamberlain, PT, DPT ICE certified specialist: Older adult highlights the 5 Forces Disrupting/Transforming Healthcare Today, pt. 3 - Fragmentation , High Costs, and Inequity in Health Care. Want to make sure you...
Join @jmusgravept as he discusses a recent randomized control trial, comparing aerobic & cognitive outcomes for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to moderate-intensity interval training (MIIT) for older adult adults with no training history.
Aerobic outcomes were similar measured by peak VO2 max, however working memory & peak knee extensor strength was slightly better for the HIIT group & they achieved this in 1/2 t...
Dig deeper into sensory systems and how to screen for them as potential contributors to your patient’s balance impairments as @macybolt breaks down the Modified-CTSIB!
💪 Can older adults get stronger with less? YES!
Join @dustinjones.dpt as he dives into NEW research on how low-dose resistance training can improve strength, function, and quality of life.
Referenced article:
Pearson LT, Pönitzová A, Stelling M, et al. A randomised comparative effectiveness trial exploring two lower-dose resistance training modalities on quality...
Join @trisaleehutch today to learn how to increase patient participation in your sessions, specifically with folks who have dementia or just dislike exercise.
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!
Dr. Christina Prevett as she explores the concept of being "old school" in the medical and rehabilitation fields. She discusses the implications of adhering to outdated practices despite the presence of new evidence and protocols. Christina emphasizes the importance of valuing the experience of veteran clinicians while navigating the challenges of ageism in the workplace. She provides insights into how this mindset can impact patie...
Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT (@kaym23) as she dives into how hiking can benefit inactive older adults and how we can recommend this to our patients to get them closer to meeting their physical activity requirements for the week.
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!
@jmusgravept discusses the role of gut microbiome in nutrient absorption, inflammatory processes and how this shifts with aging as well as the role of exercise in making positive shifts to promote healthy aging & fight chronic disease.
“Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on the Gut Microbiome of Older Adults”
DOI: https://deoi.org/10.3390/nu14030674
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