Which sport is best for aging? Interview with Dr. Becca Jordre - Creator of the SAFE
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
Release Date: 07/07/2025
Which sport is best for aging? Interview with Dr. Becca Jordre - Creator of the SAFE
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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: ----- Want to...
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5 Forces Disrupting/Transforming Healthcare Today, pt. 5
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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!
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5 Tips to Optimize Recovery After Head Injury
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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.
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5 Must-Have Tools for Home Health Care
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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.
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What If It's Not Parkinson's? Identifying Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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 () 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.
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Electrolytes and Osteoporosis
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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: 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 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.
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Training for Falls with People with Parkinson’s Disease
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
Join 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.
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Bidets and seniors
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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
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5 Forces Disrupting Healthcare - Workforce Shortage
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
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
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Training Reactive Balance
MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
Join Macy Bolt as she unpacks reactive balance training and how to push your patients to improve their balance! 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.
info_outlineIn 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/
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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
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