Live Better Longer

What happens when cultural understanding becomes just as important as clinical expertise? On this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we’re joined by Paul McKoy, PT, MSPT, for an eye-opening conversation about cultural and religious sensitivity in patient care. Drawing from his own experience working with diverse populations, Paul explores how culture can deeply influence t...

In the latest episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we shine a spotlight on a remarkable Success. Debra Prox, OTR/L, BCG, NDT, LSVT, CLT, shares the inspiring journey of her patient, Paul, whose life was upended by a debilitating stroke. From Day One, Paul faced significant functional and cognitive challenges, but with Debra’s expert guidance—and the steadfast support of his...

We’re kicking off Season 9 of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer with the return of Danielle Cicala, MS, OTR/L—because when a conversation’s that good, you bring it back for part 2. From her path with FOX Rehabilitation and what young professionals should really look for in an employer, to honest insights on ADHD, parenting, and finding that elusive work-life balance, Danielle shares it all w...

Earlier this season on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we discussed incorporating yoga into occupational therapy. This week, on our season finale, we’re continuing with the theme of mashups by exploring how mixed martial arts can be integrated into physical therapy. Anthony Lombardo, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, USA-PL, TSAC-F, Pn. 1, takes us through his MMA journey, as well as disc...

On this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we’re diving into the world of health literacy with FOX occupational therapist Beth Reeves, MS, OTR/L. Beth is the founder of Health Speak, a company focused on breaking down health information so everyone—patients, families, and healthcare professionals—can truly understand and take charge of their care. Beth shares what inspired...

In this special National Speech-Language-Hearing Month episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer, Lis Cade, MA, MHA, CCC-SLP, CDP, dives into the transformative world of Telehealth. From her first virtual session to turning skeptics into believers, Lis shares how technology is reshaping the way speech-language pathologists connect with patients. She breaks down what a typical Telehealth v...

To get the word out during National Stroke Awareness Month, this week on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we speak with Neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Dr. Violiza Inoah, MD. This year’s focus of Stroke Awareness Month is the Hispanic Community, where stroke is the fourth leading cause of death...

In celebration of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, this episode of Live Better Longer features Kaitlyn Fencik, MA, CCC-SLP, sharing her journey into the world of speech-language pathology. From her origin story and academic path to her passion for working with older adults, Kaitlyn opens up about what drew her to the profession—and what keeps her inspired. She reflects on standout patient m...

We’re wrapping up OT Month with a bang on this final March episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast. Join us as FOX QAPD Clinical Specialist, Brett Herman, MS, OTR/L, BCG, CDP, takes us behind the scenes of AOTA’s 2025 Annual Conference and Expo—from standout presentations to fun booths and memorable moments. Based in Philly, Brett also shares what it was like having the conferen...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we chat with Amanda Cable, OTD, OTR/L, who talks about working with older adult patients who have dementia. Amanda takes us through her background and explains how she became interested in working with older adult patients. Amanda discusses some OT interventions that have been successful with her patients, how she educates...

Continuing our celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, this week we chat with FOX Rehabilitation's Cristina Klymasz, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, RYT, CLT-LANA, MSCS, who talks about incorporating yoga into her occupational therapy sessions. Cristina details how a team morale event at a yoga studio made her realize how much it could benefit her patients. Being the go-getter she is, Cristina got her yoga li...

We speak with many clinicians and healthcare professionals on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, but we always love the opportunity to talk with a FOX patient. What’s it like to work with a FOX clinician? How was their experience with FOX? Today, we are lucky enough to chat with Catherine Duff, who has been working with FOX Virtual Care Specialist, Jenny Rothman, PT, DPT, via Telehea...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome FOX’s Morgan Lewis, MOT, ORT/L, to talk about her decision of getting an LSVT BIG certification—which is an intensive program that trains OTs and PTs how to treat people with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions. Morgan wanted to do more for her patients with Parkinson’s and thought taking the LSVT BIG course...

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we welcome Executive Director of APTQI (Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation) Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT and political lobbyist, Consultant to Liberty Partners Group, and a member of the team representing APTQI, Eric Berger. Nick and Eric discuss a topic that has been particularly damaging to both older adults and our healthca...

For the third consecutive year, in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we invite back FOX Rehabilitation's Audra Vellucci, PT, MPT, to take over hosting duties of our Live Better Longer podcast. Audra speaks with fellow FOX colleagues, Whitney Ueltschey, PT, and Kayley Pose, MS, OTR/L, BCG, about being a woman in a leadership position and their biggest wins with older adu...

On our Season 8 premiere of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we chatted with FOX’s Danielle Cicala, MS, OTR/L, who talked about transitioning from Pediatrics to Geriatrics. As you will soon discover, Danielle goes into each treatment session with the goal of providing the best occupational therapy possible—regardless of her patient’s age. Her positive personality—which has been on...

On the Season 7 finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we revisit one of our favorite stories centered around a favorite FOX cultural pillar—the exchange of abundance. A few years back, our host Jim Shearer’s New York City neighbor, Melody Morrow, received a monthly receipt from her healthcare provider and noticed that someone drew musical notes above her name. Melody thought t...

Across the United States, FOX Rehabilitation works with older adult patients—65 years and older. In addition, we have many younger clinicians on our team who are still in their 20s and 30s. With this generational bouillabaisse in mind, we thought contacting popular music writer, author, and historian Joel Freimark would be a good idea. Here’s the premise of this week’s episode: Any older adult tur...

In this week's episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we dive deep into the journey of managing student loans, from the moment that first payment becomes a reality to the last check you write. We’ll explore strategies—whether you’re just starting school or have already graduated—for paying off student loans efficiently. Our guest, Lanie Hefferly, MS, OTR/L, shares her personal...

On Season 6 of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, Joe Nocera, PT, DPT, LSVT, dropped by to discuss the importance of healthcare professionals prioritizing their mental health. This time around—coinciding with World Vegan Day—Joe talks about the health benefits of adopting an all-vegan diet. Joe explains how he got into veganism, his go-to meals, the accessibility of certain foods, an...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast episode, we delve into the emotional and practical challenges a family goes through when first discovering that a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia. Julie Brown, OTR/L, BCG, who experienced the impact of dementia firsthand when her mother was diagnosed, shares invaluable insights. She discusses mental and practical...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome the iconic Sparkle Lee, a trailblazer in the world of boxing. From her beginnings as a passionate professional wrestling fan to becoming a groundbreaking boxing referee in the 1980s, Sparkle’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Discover how she broke down barriers for...

Join us on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast this week as we dive into the transformative world of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) with Kim Chandler, PT. Discover Kim's journey from first using RTM to seeing the profound benefits it offers older adult patients. Kim will share insights on how RTM enhances physical therapy, the technology involved, and the positive reactions from p...

To kick off Physical Therapy Month, this week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we chat with Becky Dobson, PT, DPT, who traveled to Switzerland this past summer to compete in the Ball Hockey World Championship for the United States of America. As a two-time silver medalist, Becky hoped that her third trip to the tournament would result in striking gold with her teammates. In our c...

On this week’s FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast episode, we welcome Jenny Tuccitto, MPT, GCS, Director of Innovation and Communications for LSVT Global and LSVT BIG Clinical Expert. Jenny talks about the history of LSVT and its two distinct certification programs, LOUD and BIG. Jenny takes us through her clinical background, her experience using LSVT BIG certified training with pati...