MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

Starting (& Growing) your #GeriPT Practice w. Beth Templin Meet Dr. Beth Templin from HouseFit in St. Louis. HouseFit is a Physio/Fitness hybrid that has grown exponentially over the past couple years.  Beth shares her story about her journey, lessons learned, & what's worked/not worked well. We also discuss how she utilizes "A Matter of Balance" programming to get people in her doors.  Great conv...

What motivates older adults to keep exercising? Tali and Nicole discuss the 5 topics that came up when older adults were asked what kept them coming to a challenging exercise group. Some of the topics might surprise you. Some you are probably already doing (at least we hope so :). ---------- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB Gro...

Degenerative Disc Disease is NOT a Disease! I repeat...DDD is NOT a Disease! The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) released a position statement opposing the use of Degenerative Disc Disease as a Diagnostic term. This episode features AAOMPT President, Elaine Lonneman.  She shares more about this position statement & helpful information that's great for friends, fami...

Telehealth: The Future of PT w. Rob Vining The landscape of physical therapy is quickly changing.  How we're paid is changing...AND how we interact with our patients. Digital physical therapy is becoming more & more prevalent & don't expect that to change. Rob Vining, Mr. Telehealth, joins me to discuss how we can prepare to take our practice ONLINE. Referenced Links: Rob's ICE Course - Telehealth...

A Matter of Balance: Community Based Interventions to Improve Fear of Falling w. Kathy Shirley How can we effectively improve our patients' balance?  This is a BIG question that requires BIG solutions.  BIG solutions that go beyond just doing more balance training. Join Dustin & Kathy Shirley as they discuss the community-based program - A Matter of Balance. This is a great program that leverages...

"OK Boomer" - Ageist, Offensive, or Funny? The phrase/meme, "OK Boomer" has gone viral in the last months of 2019, used to dismiss or mock attitudes attributed to the stereotype of the baby boomer generation.  Nicole and Tali discuss whether "OK Boomer" is ageist, offensive or just funny. ----- If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining the GEROS Community! You'll get: Access to the Private FB...

We've gotten consistent feedback in our Modern Management of the Older Adult: Essential Foundations course....& that's to create another course! Ha So here we go! Modern Management of the Older Adult: Advanced Concepts -16 CEU's -8 weeks online -Cohort style -Bi-weekly meetings -Weekly assignments First Cohort Starts March 11! https://ptonice.com/older-adult-advanced-concepts

What You Need to Know About Payment Changes with PDPM & PDGM w. Ellen Strunk Ellen is a physical therapist & clinical consultant that is very active in SEVERAL of our professional organizations.  She has an amazing perspective of all the payment changes we're experiencing & sits down with Dustin Jones to discuss what these changes mean for US. Tune in to get a better perspective & realistic expect...

A Sincere THANK YOU Thanks for watching our videos. Thanks for listening to the podcast. Thanks for being a part of our COMMUNITY. If you're not - http://GEROShealth.com/join We couldn't do what we do without you. Wanted to also give you an update on our publishing frequency change & what to expect going forward.

Changing Lives with an Online Coaching Biz w. Logan McNeeley of The Process. Do you want to scale your impact & influence?  The internet is likely going to be the answer. Learn from Logan McNeeley in how he built his online fitness coaching business.  Lots of parallels for us as rehab clinicians, especially with the rise of Telehealth. We cover: How Logan went from solely in person coaching to onl...

The changes brought by PDPM have allowed us - or forced us - to use groups in our treatment plans. Why should we? Why shouldn't we? Are groups a threat to our patient's care? Or an opportunity to use a vital piece of what drives us as humans to better serve older adults? Join Nicole & Tali as they discuss some helpful tips when thinking about group therapy: The W's of planning a group 1. WHO is th...

Bridging the Gap Between the Hospital and the CrossFit Affiliate. This is a VERY special interview Dustin Jones had with Dr. Julie Foucher, MD, of the Pursuing Health, and Michele Mootz. This is a co-published episode on Julie's Pursuing Health Podcast. The show notes below are courtesy of the Pursuing Health Podcast team. Enjoy! --- " We are trying to reach the populations that would otherwise ne...

Veteran's Day Special 2019 - The Real Warrior Challenge Many older adults, especially veterans, suffer from Post traumatic disorder (PTSD) that has a crippling effect on their lives. Many psychiatric and cognitive interventions are not successful enough in providing feasible therapy solutions for this population. Could the answer come from the realm of physical rehabilitation professionals? Tali a...

Don't Skip Cardio, Bro Listen in on Christina Prevett talking about the importance of cardio in older adults. This epi is produced in collaboration with our Con. Ed. partner - Institute of Clinical Excellence & was previously aired on the #PTonICE Daily Show. Original Video can be found here:  https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2206321846143776/ ----- If you enjoyed this episode, please sha...

Are you using zone tools? If not then you could be missing out on a valuable tool to help increase patient independence and build the bike. Great for your high risk patients but also all your patients who are getting therapy.  In this episode, Troy discusses the important use for these tools as well as ideas on how you can use it help your patients understand what they will expect from therapy. Yo...

Do These 3 Things to Win Your Reassessment #GeriOnICE Join Dustin as he discusses some key considerations in maximizing your Reassessments! Video can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, & Youtube. Just go to http://GEROShealth.com/SOCIAL ----- If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone that would benefit! To find out how you can join the GEROS community where we discuss these epis...

Why We Should Care & Assess for Sarcopenia #GerOnICE Original FB Video found here: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2421580354834149/ ----- If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone that would benefit! To find out how you can join the GEROS community where we discuss these episodes & MANY other topics, go to http://GEROShealth.com/SOCIAL

Nicole shares some raw thoughts on the effects of PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model)... for those of us who still have jobs for those who've lost their jobs for those who need community. Self care and mindfulness as coping skills vs revolutionary acts.  If you missed the discussion on PDPM, listen to these episodes: A First Look at the "Patient Driven Payment Model" Another Look at PDPM "You can'...

Value Based Purchasing & Why You Should Care #HHRecharge ----- The value of the rehab professional is shifting.  You can see this as clear as day with the Home Health Value Based Purchasing (VBP) model.  Even if you're not in a VBP state, understanding how value is measured is imperative to the rehab professionals future.  Don't allow others to define your value as how many visits you can do.  Don...

What do people think of the ANNUAL SCREEN? ----- There is growing evidence leveraging screens for older adults to identify folks that may be at risk for functional decline or falls. In this episode, Dustin looks at this article from a former GEROS guest, Mike Puthoff -  Participants' Perceptions and the Implementation of a Physical Fitness Screen for Aging Adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubm...

Dustin Jones & Christina Prevett were recently interviewed on Maestro on the Mic - The Movement Maestro's Podcast!  It was a blast & we wanted to make sure y'all heard it! Below are the original show notes. ------- Link to original episode: https://themovementmaestro.com/2019/09/16/motm-142-ending-ageism-and-1-rep-max-living-with-geros-health/ If you're only able to lift 5 pounds, suddenly, things...

Treating Arthritis Through Strength & Conditioning Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/390395564944818/ ----- Want to become Confident & Competent in working with older adults? Be sure to check out our LIVE & ONLINE Course offerings with the Institute of Clinical Excellence. 8 Weeks ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult 2 Day LIVE: https://ptonice.com/modern-management-of-th...

CrossFit, Group Exsc and #GeriPT...can't we all just get along? Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2214696231992905/ ----- Want to become Confident & Competent in working with older adults? Be sure to check out our LIVE & ONLINE Course offerings with the Institute of Clinical Excellence. 8 Weeks ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult 2 Day LIVE: https://ptonice.com/modern-ma...

Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and most important orthopedic surgeries. But what are the satisfaction rates from this procedure? and what are some predictors of satisfaction or disappointment? Tali Speizman and Nicole Nexon discuss the evidence

LE Strength Asymmetries - Do they really matter? Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2361876357403012/ ----- Want to become Confident & Competent in working with older adults? Be sure to check out our LIVE & ONLINE Course offerings with the Institute of Clinical Excellence. 8 Weeks ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult 2 Day LIVE: https://ptonice.com/modern-management-of-the...