MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics

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Tirzepatide + the Older Adult Jul 03, 2023

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join Julie as she discusses a case study of an older adult client taking the drug Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), for it's off label use of weight loss This episode covers: 1. What this drug is and how it works 2. How to be a guide not a hero as you support a client through a decision you may not be on board with 4. How you can be a master of scale and adjust your exercise interventions appropriately when high intensity isn't tolerated

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Reflections from a PT/MD disagreement Jun 29, 2023

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Join Kay (@kaym23) as she shares an experience she had where the MD did not agree with her plan of care and the lessons it taught her.

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How to screen for venous thromboembolisms! (updated guidelines) Jun 22, 2023

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MMOA TA @sbship8_dpt goes through the parameters for screening regardless of setting for DVT for both UE and LE. As well as some tidbits on PEs and where we fit in as therapists.

https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/102/8/pzac057/6585463?login=true

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Become the Expert: Workshops Jun 19, 2023

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Become the Expert: Workshops -----

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Maintenance Therapy Under CMS Guidelines Jun 15, 2023

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In today's episode, @coach.noush_dpt talks about Maintainence Therapy under CMS guideline and offers some clinical pearls for documentation.

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!

Post Polio: The Basics Jun 08, 2023

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Join Ellen Csepe to discuss the basics in treating this rare disorder! Many patients with post polio are instructed to avoid exercise. Let's review the most recent research to use our expertise in giving the best advice to this population group!

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Dialing In Exercise Dosage: Prilepin's Chart Jun 05, 2023

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You've established an Estimated 1 Repetition Max, now what!? How many sets & reps should you do? Dr. Jeff Musgrave DPT covers how Prilepin's Chart can help you!

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 Podcast - Memory for Memorial Day Jun 01, 2023

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Resistance training to maintain Brian function! We are in! 1. Role of the hippocampus 2. Why we care about it 3. How we can PROTECT it Hint: get strong and stay strong. 80% peak capacity resistance training is the answer to stave off atrophy of the hippocampus and in turn reduce onset of dementia. 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! https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158220300206?via%3Dihub https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/02/11/strength-training-can-help-protect-the-brain-from-degeneration.html

"Successful Aging:" A Dirty Word!? May 29, 2023

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join Julie for a bias check as a fitness forward clinician that "successful aging" doesn't always equal "active aging." Take a listen for an opportunity to expand your perspective, and do better for your patients and your families Ashton's blog post: https://thischairrocks.com/2018/02/01/why-its-just-fine-to-fail-at-successfulaging/#:~:text=Because%20aging%20%E2%80%9Csuccessfully%E2%80%9D%20requires%20education,taking%20good%20care%20of%20themselves! Systematic review of critiques and proposals for expansions of the successful aging model: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4986586/

Patient Interview: What matters pre- and post-surgery May 25, 2023

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Join Kay Mayordomo (@kaym23) and her patient Yvonne as they discuss her experience with PT and other factors prior to having Whipple surgery.

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!

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