MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

This week @sbship8_dpt and her current doctoral intern discuss the transition from a traditional outpatient rotation to a fitness forward one @staveoff_hendersonville.   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 shares a case of an older adult having back pain with deadlifting. He covers the process of using : 1. Show, Tell, Touch 2. Progressive Loading 3. Monitoring Symptom Irritability *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 this episode of the MMOA podcast, Dr. Dustin Jones and Rashelle Hoffman discuss the various paths to specialization in physical therapy, particularly focusing on geriatric care. They explore the pros and cons of pursuing a geriatric residency versus sitting for the Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) exam, highlighting the importance of mentorship, clinical reasoning, and the impact of physical therapy on older adults. The conversation emphasizes the need for better representation of geriatrics in physical therapy education and the potential for significant improvements in patient outcomes.   Dr. Rashelle Hoffman Faculty Profile: https://www.creighton.edu/campus-directory/hoffman-rashelle   Takeaways: -Specialization in physical therapy can enhance skills for specific populations. -Geriatric residency programs offer structured mentorship and clinical experience. -Sitting for the GCS exam demonstrates knowledge but lacks practical application training. -Continuing education can be a viable alternative for specialization. -Financial considerations are important when choosing a specialization path. -Residency programs can fast-track the process to sit for specialization exams. -The impact of physical therapy on older adults can be profound and rewarding. -Not all residency programs provide the same quality of education and mentorship. -The demand for geriatric specialists is growing, but interest in the field remains low. -Collaboration with fitness professionals can enhance care for older adults.   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Specialization in Physical Therapy 03:41 Exploring Geriatric Residency Programs 20:09 Pros and Cons of Sitting for the GCS 29:15 Continuing Education as an Alternative Path For More helpful content, go to https://MMOA.online

Dustin Jones, MMOA Faculty & StrongerLife Co-Founder, was recently interviewed by CrossFit to discuss "Coaching the Aging Athlete". This is a great conversation discussing limiting beliefs, the importance of intensity, how to get folks into the gym, and much more! Watch the original live stream here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6zY6kwqVgw

6 Steps for Cognitive Fitness What are they key steps to build Cognitive Fitness? This is important information for US but also for our patients!

Join @dustinjones.dpt as he dives into a recent publication put out by Harvard Health that outlines the current evidence for maximizing our Cognitive fitness, reserve, and health! Mentioned Resources: Run Your Own Brain Health Workshop - https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/5322ac1867 Harvard Health's Guide to Cognitive Fitness - https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/a-guide-to-cognitive-fitness

YOUR PATIENT IS A HERO: join @theradork as she recalls how her heroic patient's selflessness saved somebody else $27k and how we should see our senior patients with appreciation for their expertise and knowledge. 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!

If you work in acute care, you are working with catheters. If you are in home health, you may be dealing with the hospital consequences of those catheters. In today’s episode, Dr. Christina Prevett talks about catheters. She goes into types, complications and pelvic floor considerations.

Pt 1 of a dive into an article spotted in the FSBPT October News Brief in the "In the News" section. The full report "Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads" can be found here https://www.johnahartford.org/crossroads 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!

All you need to know about Death Doulas (Interview) Referenced Links: Bluegrass Death Doula: https://www.bgdeathdoula.com/ 5 Wishes: https://www.fivewishes.org/

Transforming Lives With Group Fitness: Considerations for Rehabilitation Professionals. @jmusgravept shares the keys from a newly published article he co-wrote with @dustinjones.dpt. The article focuses being providing tips to for Rehab Professionals to have a smooth transition of their patients into group fitness based on their combined experience across settings as physical therapists & helping members @strongerlifehq start their group fitness journey! 3 Keys: 1. Start with the end in mind 2. Set (positive)expectations 3. Test the plan *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

Join Dr. Macy Boly as she dives into a patient case and unpacks screening for BPPV in a patient with unsteadiness!

Join Julie as she reflects on her clinical career and offers a reframe-instead of tying your value as a clinician to your patients' outcomes, instead focus on who you BECOME throughout your career

Join @trisaleehutch to learn about 5 benefits to screening cognition, for PTs too! 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!  

Much of the research on minimal footwear has focused on running. What about older adults at risk of falling?

Join @dustinjones.dpt as he dives into a recent publication that looks into minimal footwear’s impact in older adults and its implications for clinicians. PubMed: 39326400

This week @sbship8_dpt discusses a recent case who presented with shoulder pain and history of osteogenesis imperfecta and her PT management throughout her plan of care. 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!

We all get firmer in our beliefs with more experience but it’s important to keep an open mind, continue to learn, shape and evolve your practice. In today's episode, Dr. Christina Prevett dives into the 5 things she’s changed her mind on in geriatric practice. 

Join @coach.noush_dpt as she discusses a qualitative study on people with dementia dealing with apathy and suggestions we might give caregivers to help motivate these patients!   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 @jmusgravept  as he breaks down the S.M.A.A.R.T. goal acronym & gives an example of what it would look like to apply this to a patient receiving home health. Credit to: George T. Doran 1981 for S.M.A.R.T. Credit to: Smith D. K. 1999, “Make Success Measurable: A mind book for setting goals and taking action (pp. 45-52) New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons *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

Your patient likely has a smart phone or a smart watch that has LOADS of useful information to equip you while creating a game plan for your home program! Join @theradork to talk about her recent experiences clinically in using this information to improve care, and learn a quick guide to know where this information lives on your patients phone! #iphone #applewatch #olderadults #healthcare   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 Julie as she takes you through a workout you can use with your hospitalized patients that hits on gait, strength, balance, and power!