Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division

MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

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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 www. MMOA.online

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Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division

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Health

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ptonice.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Effects of High-Velocity Resistance Training for 50+ 01.01.2024

Join  @jmusgravept  today on the Daily Show as he discusses discusses research supporting the effects of high-velocity resistance training on older adults, including benefits for bone mineral density, the effects of detraining, and different ways to implement power training with patients.  https://doi.org/10.1016 j.bone. 2023.116986 LiftMOR doi: 10.1007/s00198-015-3263-2. Epub 2015 Aug 5. LiftMOR-...

Assisted Living or Living Assisted? 28.12.2023

In todays episode, we cover the role of geri clinicians during the transition from community-dwelling to assisted living. 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!

BUT IT'S NOT SKILLED CARE…or is it? 21.12.2023

Join  @kaym23 as she dives into the APTA's definition of medical necessity and how this relates to working with our masters athletes.   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!

Hydration for the Older Adult 14.12.2023

Hydration for the Older Adult This week @sbship8_dpt discusses the importance of hydration in older adults and considerations during sessions. "Hydration status in the older adult: Current knowledge and future challenges" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10255140/ "ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical nutrition and hydration in geriatrics."  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35306388/ Wan...

Leave NOTHING on the Table with Sarcopenia 11.12.2023

Leave NOTHING on the Table with Sarcopenia with Dustin Jones. This is a review of the following publication: https://eurapa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s11556-023-00333-4   --- Want more info and resources to help you better serve older adults? Check out https://MMOA.online

The Beauty of Hospice Care 04.12.2023

Join Christina Prevetton the episode today as she discusses her family's personal experience with end-of-life care, comparing different scenarios between family members who had hospice/palliative care and those who did not. Christina challenges listeners to step back and recognize if they are being mindful of patient's choices when nearing the end-of-life, and respecting the dignity of those choic...

Creatine and Older Adults 30.11.2023

Join Ellen Csepe as we discuss Creatine Monohydrate supplementation and potential benefits to older adults!   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!

Give A Sh**, Don't Be Full Of Sh** 27.11.2023

Join  @jmusgravept  today on the Daily Show as he discusses how to balance infusing patient care with hope with the reality of their recovery. Take a listen or check out the full transcript with show notes on our blog (www.ptonice.com/blog) or on your favorite podcast app. Psychol Sci.2007 Feb;18(2):165-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01867.x. Mind-set matters: exercise and the placebo effect Al...

Resources for Boosting Self Efficacy in Lifestyle Behaviors: Physical Activity 23.11.2023

Kicking it oldschool with some worksheets is sometimes the simple CLEAR kickstart a patient needs to boost physical activity.  Several resources here to help patients know their starting point, find their why & reduce barriers (by knowing them), figure out goals, have a monthly plan, and track progress over the year.  https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-and-physical-activity/exercise-and-physi...

Bone Health Throughout the Lifespan 16.11.2023

Join @kaym23 as she discusses the considerations for each stage of life in relation to bone health. 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!

Sleep for the Older Adult 09.11.2023

This week @sbship8_dpt discusses the importance of sleep for the older adult and some research articles to check out the subject.   "Sleep in the Elderly" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7723148/   " Sleep health promotion: Practical information for physical therapists" https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/97/8/826/3831304 #MMOA #oldnotweak #sleep #olderadults Want to make sure you st...

Name the enemy: Potentiapenia 06.11.2023

Name the enemy: Potentiapenia with Dustin Jones ---- Get more helpful #oldNOTweak content & resources at https://MMOA.online

Motivational Interviewing 02.11.2023

On today's episode,  @coach.noush_DPT talks about the steps of Motivational Interviewing to improve patient buy-in and maintain salience throughout your patient's POC. 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!

The Fountain of Function in Aging Women 30.10.2023

The fountain of function is muscle, mass and oestrogen in the ageing female. In today's episode, Cristina breaks down these two areas for function, and what we have physical therapist can do to help encourage both muscle mass and oestrogen preservation. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to http://PTonICE.com/resources to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA...

Older Adult Driver Safety 28.10.2023
Cluster Approach To Dementia Care 23.10.2023

Dr. Jeff Musgrave PT, DPT reviews a recent research study & practical tips for treating people with cognitive impairments. A New Approach to Individualize Physical Activity Interventions for Individuals With Dementia: Cluster Analysis Based on Physical and Cognitive Performance Bettina Barisch-Fritz, PhD et al. J Geriatr Phys Ther 2023;00(0):1-10. #oldnotweak   #mmoa   #icetrained   #physicalthera...

Patient Advocacy - an ongoing endeavor. 19.10.2023

We have to be advocates for our patients in a world after money. You can help point them in the right direction.  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! #fallsprevention   #geript   #geriot   #physicaltherapy   #dpt   #rehab   #boomer   #geriatrics   #occupationaltherapy

Level up your Dynamic Gait training: Obstacle course 2.0 09.10.2023

Is stepping over cones the ankle pump of dynamic gait training? Cone stepping/manuevering may be a great place to START,  but we have to move beyond this intervention that is many times underdosed.  Join Julie as she lays out a framework of how to level up our gait training interventions via obstacle course creation, from assessment to intervention to ensure we are being objective, specific, dynam...

MMOA podcast: Blue Zones Lessons - Purpose 09.10.2023

Join Ellen Csepe and Shelby Blankenship as they continue their discussion on the new Netflix series  Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones and the obvious 

MD with Parkinson's Disease PR's Marathon [Bonus Episode] 06.10.2023

Jeff Musgrave Doctor of Physical Therapy interviews Robert A. Barker, MD about his early symptoms, treatment & current progress since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, including a recent Marathon Personal Record. 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!

Tracking Nutrition with Older Adults 05.10.2023

In this podcast @sbship8_dpt discusses the importance of tracking nutrition between sessions using the MyFitnessPal app. She also gives insight in how to make this data a life altering pivot point for a lot of her clients especially in regards to building muscle and increasing recovery.   MMOA #oldnotweak #nutrition #olderadults   Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to h...

Shoe Recs for Older Adults 02.10.2023

Shoe Recs for Older Adults with Dustin Jones --- Want more helpful #geri content? Go to https://MMOA.online

Masters Athletes as Primary Agers? 25.09.2023

Our global population is aging. As clinicians, we may not be seeing the masters athlete all of the time, but we have the capacity to gain insight from the masters athlete in order to tease a part contributions to the ageing process. In today's episode, @dr.christina_prevett breaks down some of the physiological changes in the masters athlete, but also some of the psychosocial considerations that a...

MMOA podcast: Lessons from the Blue Zones - Movement 21.09.2023

Join Ellen Csepe and Renee Sperry as they discuss the new Netflix Series and soften their views on the benefits of gardening, pickleball, and more!  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!

MMOA DNA Series: Performer (4/4) 20.09.2023

MMOA DNA Series: Performer (4/4) Want more helpful info from MMOA? Check out https://MMOA.online

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