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Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division
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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

  1. 23h ago

    3 Clinical Pearls from the 4Ms Framework

    Join Dr. Macy Bolt as she unpacks the 4Ms Framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility and the impact that implementation can have on major functional outcomes for our hospitalized patients.  Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in less than 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free MMOA Digest Email list - https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/a3837f54b7 Rosner, Thombley, Rogers, Adler-Milstein. "Patient Outcomes Associated With a Composite Measure of 4Ms Care Adherence in the Inpatient Setting." Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2026.

  2. 4d ago

    Why Nothing Builds Confidence Like a Barbell

    The barbell is the last piece of equipment most clinicians would reach for with an older adult. Dustin Jones makes the case that it's the most powerful confidence-building tool you have — and walks through exactly how to get it into the hands of someone who's convinced they're fragile. In this episode: → Why the gap between "who I am" and "who lifts a barbell" is your biggest opportunity → How barbell strength transfers to real life — travel, hobbies, and time with grandkids → Introducing load without overwhelm: limiting novelty in movement and equipment → Intentional underdosage: dosing to perception to build buy-in and alliance → Progressing weight before range of motion — and the "swap trick" that makes the barbell feel easy → Gear that works: training bars and plates that punch above their weight Chapters: 00:00 — Why the barbell, and why I changed my mind 02:28 — Why the bar feels a mile away (and why that gap is the opportunity) 04:51 — What changes off the platform: trips, hobbies, grandkids 07:08 — Introducing load: limiting novelty in movement + equipment 09:28 — Intentional underdosage: dose to perception, then progress 11:39 — The barbell swap: passing the bar's weight, then making it feel light 14:02 — Bars, plates, and your reps in the comments Want breakdowns like this every week? Join the MMOA Digest — clear, actionable geriatrics you can use on your next patient: https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/a3837f54b7

  3. Sep 14

    Independent at 98: A Home Health PT Case Study (Part Three)

    Part 3 of the Independent at 98 case study from Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT is here! This episode is all about how the conversation with the patient's daughter and caregiver went, what discharge looked like, and lessons learned from this case. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Sign up for the free MMOA Digest Email. A bi-weekly 5 minute ready that's jam-packed with research reviews, intervention ideas, updates in our profession - https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/a3837f54b7

  4. Sep 7

    Prehab/Rehab for Masters Athletes who Compete in the Tactical Games

    In this episode, Dr. Shelby Blankenship PT, DPT discusses prehab and rehabbing a masters athlete who competes in the tactical games.   Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in less than 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free MMOA Digest Email list - https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/a3837f54b7

  5. Sep 3

    Down for Dancing in Therapy

    Trisa Hutchinson shares the benefits of dancing with patients beyond the smiles and laughter! 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.

  6. Sep 3

    Rehab Leading the Charge in Falls Prevention

    Christina Prevett discusses the importance of proactive falls prevention, challenging common misconceptions, and emphasizing the role of rehab professionals in leading this effort to improve older adults' resilience and safety. Keywordsfalls prevention, older adults, rehab professionals, resilience, injury risk, strength training, healthcare system, proactive care   In this episode, we go over  The importance of resilience over fear Role of strength and physical activity in fall prevention Limitations of current fall prevention programs The need for personalized, human-centered approaches Healthcare system's focus on preventing first fall The untapped potential of rehab professionals in fall prevention Building networks and advocacy for proactive care

  7. Sep 2

    The Sensory Step: The Use of Textured Insoles for Peripheral Neuropathy

    In this episode, Dr. Annoushka Ranaraja explores the use of textured insoles when working with people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy who maintain protective sense.    Want to make sure you stay up to date on all things Geriatrics in less that 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free MMOA Digest Email list - https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/a3837f54b7

  8. Aug 27

    Starting Beats Never: Why the First 4,000 Steps Matter Most

    The most powerful thing your patient can do for their health isn't hitting 10,000 steps. It's taking the first 2,000 more. In this episode, Dustin Jones breaks down two major studies on physical activity and step counts — and what they mean for the people who feel most defeated by the guidelines. If you work with adults who are currently sedentary, this is the reframe that changes how you set goals. What you'll take away: Why the standard guidelines (150 min/week, 10,000 steps) backfire with sedentary patients The step-count data: 2,000 → 4,000 steps = 36% lower risk of all-cause mortality; 7,000 steps = 47%, plus 38% less dementia, 28% fewer falls, 22% fewer depressive symptoms Why a patient's past inactivity doesn't disqualify them — inactive → active = 22% lower mortality, regardless of history. The "no-plateau rule": benefit slopes flatten but never flatline, so you never stop progressing How to treat activity like progressive loading and celebrate the first jump without selling it short. Chapters: 00:00 — Why the guidelines feel impossible for sedentary patients 02:21 — Fitness is a spectrum, not a destination 02:40 — The step-count data: 4,000 vs. 7,000 steps 07:10 — What this means for your sedentary patients 09:22 — Starting beats never: your patient's past isn't a sentence 11:43 — The no-plateau rule: don't stop at 4,000 Want stats like these in your inbox every week? Join the free MMOA Digest 👉 https://institute-of-clinical-excellence.kit.com/a3837f54b7 Studies Referenced: DOI: 10.1016/S2468-2667(25)00164-1 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-109122

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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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