MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

We are on the brink of a BIG change to the SNF industry, and we all need to be as aware as possible going forward. There's a lot of opportunity  to show our worth as therapists and a lot of ways we could give up our control of pt care if we aren't going in eyes open.  Nicole explores some of the questions she's seen and heard the most, with insight from a SLP and her Director of Rehabilitation to...

How can we help more with FUNCTIONAL incontinence?! Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/473664723191402/ ----- 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-t...

Should paraprofessionals be familiar with the OASIS? Is collaboration between paraprofessionals and professionals important for accurate OASIS collection? Please join me in the conversation about this and more with Sean Hagey, PTA.

Why You (& Your Patients) Should Rest Later Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2220981711352418/ ----- 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-olde...

Twist on the traditional 30 second sit to stand test is the 1 minute sit to stand test which rivals the 6 minute walk test for assessing pulmonary dysfunction impacting functional endurance with less equipment and easier to complete. All you need is a chair and a patient who can stand up at least once, that's not too much to ask right?? Listen in for norms and how to clinically use this test.  - 1...

What WE Can Learn from CrossFit Coaches w. Rick Espindola Rick Espindola is the Head Coach at CrossFit Maximus in Lexington, KY.  I've really enjoyed learning from him and observing how he runs the class, creates the culture, & teaches rather complex movements to groups of people. I think there's a lot that we can learn from him so listen in & enjoy! Rick's Email:  Ricardoespindola_8@hotmail.com

In a recent study it has been shown that the death rate as a result from a fall in the United states has more than doubled in the last 16 years. Nicole and Tali discuss the alarming data and our role in it. Why do we see such a high increase in death as a result of falls? Is there soothing to be learned about the part of community in the prevention of death from falls? Could The Otago program help...

The Power of the Awesome List Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/363635597672858/ ----- 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-older-adult-live

A look at osteoporosis  -  the prevalence, risk factors, and what we as PTs can do to address this issue. (oh, and Nicole goes off  on a few rants about kinesiophobia. )   sources discussed:  https://theros.org.uk Royal Osteoporosis Society https://www.ptnow.org APTA PT Now

The Perks of Competing in Sport When You're 40 or Older Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/347723655911540/ ----- 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-...

PDGM can be scary to some but therapists have a unique place in home health that can't be replaced.  We need make sure that we understand the changes and how we can show our value for others to see it.  In this podcast, hopefully I point out 5 skills that therapists can sharpen if needed to show to others how we bring value to the home health setting beyond just the number of visits.  This hopeful...

3 Lessons Learned at the National Senior Games Original Video:  https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/624761314701864/ ----- 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. ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult LIVE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult-live

Have you been wanting a change of pace? Want to take your skills on the road to people's homes? You'll want to listen to this one! Meet Jessica Hosford of Wave Mobile Therapy. Her & her husband outfitted a VAN as a mobile PT clinic & drive around western Florida providing PT services. Listen in to hear their journey! Links: https://www.wavetherapyfl.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wavetherap...

How do we ACTUALLY conceptualize frailty? Original Video:  https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/478302682925678/ ----- 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. ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult LIVE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult-live

Alyssa discusses movement campaigns recently launched to improve mobility in hospitals to combat prolonged bed rest and the detrimental conditions that come along with it. Between #everyBODYmoves, #endPJparalysis, and Last 1000 days- people are making amazing strides for the best of our patients!    #everyBODYmoves:  https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/physical_medicine_rehabilitation/education_traini...

A Simple (& surprising) Way to Assess Level of Independence Original Video:  https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/330885314275355/ ----- 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. ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult LIVE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult-live

Cognitive-behavioral exposure-based physical therapy program for older patients experiencing Chronic Low Back Pain in a primary care setting - is it feasible? is it effective? Tali has some answers. ————- GEROS Health now makes it easier for you to better serve Older Adults. Join the GEROS Community & get a weekly dose of actionable content to help you be a better clinician at www. Geroshealth.com...

Exercise Snacks to Get Your Older Clients Fitter Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2307574976185020/ ----- 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. ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult LIVE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult-live

How do we juggle medicine reconciliation in the highly segmented environment of the SNF? Do we, as SNF therapists, have a role for speaking about medication in a highly medically controlled environment? Nicole explores this idea in the month's #stateoftheSNF, including a look a the APTAs stance on the matter.       Beers Criteria PT Now   Hard to Reconcile  

How does Dual-Task Training impact performance in Older Adults? Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/2342694639334011/ ----- 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. ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult LIVE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult-live

Today Troy talks with John O'Halloran about working with the geri-active patients, why it's important to consider the whole patient in rehab and what motivates him for his education courses.  If you're interested in treating active older adults then you don't want to miss this episode.   http://ohalloranphysicaltherapy.com/

You Don't Need to Be Alone...People & Resources pushing the #GeriPT message Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/333640420556433/ ----- 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. ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult LIVE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult-l...

We've said it before and we'll say it again, and maybe again...  older adults can squat. And deadlift. And, well, pretty much any other functional exercise younger adults can do. It's all in the scaling, and Alyssa is never one to back down from the challenge.  ————- GEROS Health now makes it easier for you to better serve Older Adults. Join the GEROS Community & get a weekly dose of actionable co...

Why Your Gait Assessment is Different Than Reality Original Video: https://www.facebook.com/icephysio/videos/395431914645499/ ----- 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. ONLINE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult LIVE: http://ptonice.com/older-adult-live

At times, without even noticing, we use words that are promoting ageism. We love youth. It's so ingrained, we may not even see it anymore... but Twitter trends highlight the messages being sent - and being received. This episode was originally published in March 2018 as part of our ageism series. In this episode highlighting ageism, we take a look at the words we use - and begin to think about how...