Senior Rehab Project - Physical Therapy | Rehabilitation | Geriatrics

In this episode of the MMOA podcast, host Dustin Jones interviews Dr. Betsy Spieler, a physical therapist and business owner, about her experiences at the National Senior Games and her journey in the fitness and therapy space. Betsy shares her observations from competing and supporting other athletes, the impact of her experiences on her clinical practice, and the importance of engagement and motivation in health. She discusses her business, Stay Strong Omaha, which aims to bridge the gap between therapy and fitness for older adults, and highlights the opportunities for physical therapists in this growing field. If you're curious about the Senior Games or starting your own Fitness/PT Hybrid practice, this episode is for you! Mentioned Links: Betsy Spieler Instagram Stay Strong Omaha - Facebook Page --- Want to learn how to better serve Senior and Masters Athletes? Check out our ICE Certified Older Adult Specialist Certification at https://PTonICE.com/mmoa

Go the extra mile and join @trisaleehutch to learn about the 3A’s to support an increase in hydration for your geriatric patients.  If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

Join Dr. Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT as she reflects on a trip to Sardinia and what it taught her about how striving for longevity doesn’t have to be complicated. If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

In this episode, @sbship8_dpt discusses a pelvic health case study involving a female older adult experiencing pelvic pressure during childcare activities such as lifting and floor-to-stand transfers. We review clinical reasoning and treatment strategies—including pelvic floor retraining, load management, and functional strengthening—to support caregiving and reduce symptom burden. Want to better serve older adults in your community? Check out our Older Adult Specialist Certification from the Institute of Clinical Excellence - https://ptonice.com/certifications/mmoa/

Find YOUR super set of exercises to streamline your ability to prescribe a general exercise program for ALL your patients! Our patients need CONFIDENT exercise prescription to face sarcopenia, falls, and loss of independence. Make sure you have a routine in exercise prescription so that NOBODY leaves your practice without knowing what they are capable of!! If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

Join Macy Bolt as she unpacks how to use the “and-not-or” approach to address both pain and functional deficits within a plan of care to help you change your patient’s lives!

Join @trisaleehutch as she discusses how grip strength can be a predictor of health outcomes and what this means as a guide for interventions.   If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT as she goes over the other important aspects of osteoporosis management that play a role besides the T-score.   If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

In this episode of the MMOA podcast, Dustin Jones interviews Dr. Jake Sosnoff, a faculty dean of research at the University of Kansas, about innovative research on fall training techniques aimed at reducing injuries in older adults. The conversation covers the background of the research, the study population, the progression of training techniques, key safety measures, and the surprising findings regarding head injuries. Dr. Sosnoff emphasizes the importance of teaching individuals how to fall safely and the psychological benefits of reducing fear of falling. Relevant Links: Dr. Jake Sosnoff's Faculty Profile - https://www.kumc.edu/jsosnoff.html  Strategies to Minimize Fall-related Injuries in Older Adults at Risk of Falls: The Falling Safely Training Study - https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-abstract/80/7/glaf076/8115447?redirectedFrom=fulltext ----- Want to better serve older adults in your community? Check out our Older Adult Specialist Certification from the Institute of Clinical Excel

Join @coach.noush_dpt as she discusses rosk factors of osteoarthritis-especially how we can address the genetic component of it with patients! If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.  

Join @theradork aka Dr. Ellen Csepe as we discuss the obesity paradox and our role as clinicians in addressing this global health crisis while aligning with new medical Interventions    If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

In this episode of the MMOA Podcast, Dustin Jones and Dr. Becca Jordre discuss the Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) and its significance for senior athletes. They explore the origins of the SAFE, its components, and the trends observed in senior athlete performance. The conversation highlights the importance of choosing the right sports for longevity and health, as well as addressing injury trends and the positive aging narrative within sports. The episode concludes with a reflection on the inspiring role models found in the senior sports community. Relevant Links: Becca Jordre - https://www.usd.edu/research-and-faculty/faculty-and-staff/becca-jordre Sustainable Athlete Fitness Exam at the National Senior Games - https://nsga.com/healthygames/ The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam – Outcomes of U.S. National Senior Games Athletes - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r4ogDUdr9tFMlwT-mK66ArJvik4Ccuu1/view?usp=drive_link ----- Want to better serve older adults in your community? Check out the Older Adult S

Older Adult Podcast: 5 Forces Disrupting/Transforming Healthcare Today.  In todays episode, @Sam.c.dpt finishes discussing an older adult survey and study regarding health care of older adults with number 5. Advances in Medical Science, AI, and Health Care Delivery. Spoiler alert even with technology lifestyle behaviors such as adequate exercise, nutrient rich focused food intake, and social wellness are still the best option for a longer healthspan! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discussing-the-5-forces-disrupting-transforming/id1050956449?i=1000675187357 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-forces-disrupting-transforming-healthcare-today-pt-2/id1050956449?i=1000689598273 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-forces-disrupting-transforming-healthcare-3-fragmentation/id1050956449?i=1000701045116 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-forces-disrupting-healthcare-workforce-shortage/id1050956449?i=1000708740281  

Join @macybolt as she unpacks 5 tips to help optimize care for patients after head injury!   If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

Lighten your load without lowering your intensity!  @trisaleehutch brings the heat with 5 must-have tools for your home health care kit. These game-changing essentials help you level up your care—without weighing you down. Smarter tools, stronger support. If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

Do you have a patient on your caseload that you’re scratching your head about because they’ve been told they don’t have Parkinson’s and you’re not quite sure what it may be? Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT (@kaym23) as she reviews normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).   If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

This week @sbship8_dpt chats about the importance of electrolytes to prevent and limit effects of osteoporosis and education that can help guide you and your patients to optimal bone health.   Check out these articles for more info:

Join @coach.noush_dpt as she shares components (outside of traditional balance training) that are helpful when training for falls with people with Parkinson’s disease. If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.

Wondering if a bidet could be helpful for you or your patients? Check out our latest podcast with@theradork @laurlova talking all things bidets and their benefits!!! #olderadult #bidet #tushybidet #biobidet   If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians

Continuing her five-part series, Dr. Samantha Chamberlain explores the fourth key issue—Health Care Workforce Shortage—from Section One, Five Forces Disrupting and Transforming Health Care Today, in the report Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads. -- Want to grow your practice and specialize in serving older adults? Become an ICE Certified Specialist in Older Adults. Go to https://ptonice.com/certifications/mmoa/