Dismantling Ageism in Fitness. Interview with Erin Eleu of Agents of Movement
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Release Date: 02/27/2026
Clinical Implementation of Wearables
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Using wearables (think Apple watch, fitbit, phone) in your plan of care can amplify your outcomes. Join Dustin Jones as he discusses a recent RCT that used wearables in cardiac rehabilitation that had some pretty wild results. We’ll discuss HOW to do this in clinic with your patients to get better results. We’ll also troubleshoot common barrier to implementation. You can catch the live video recording here in the ICEphysio app - ---- 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
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Deep Brain Stimulation & Parkinson's: A Case Study
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT as she dives into a case study involving a patient’s experience post-DBS due to Parkinson’s, revealing the ongoing challenges he faced with balance and safety. Despite good lower extremity strength, his reactive postural control was lacking, leading to frequent falls. We focused on improving his gait, safety awareness, and even floor recovery techniques to empower him and reduce caregiver burden. 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
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NeuroStrength: Bridging the Gap from Clinic to Community. Interview with Dr. Nick Dennis, PT, DPT
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Stop bubblewrapping your neuro patients. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nick Dennis, PT, DPT of the NeuroStrength Network to talk about the massive gap between traditional neuro-physical therapy and the high-capacity lives our patients actually want to lead. If you think neuro rehab is just about balance pads and seated rows, you may be underdosing your patients and stalling their progress. Links: ---- 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
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Undoing to Redo: A Case study with Shoulder Pain
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
This episode features Dr. Christina Prevett discussing a case study of a client with calcific tendinitis, highlighting the pitfalls of standard post-op protocols and emphasizing personalized, evidence-based rehab strategies for shoulder injuries.
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Case Study: ICU Deconditioning in the Outpatient Setting
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Dr. Shelby Blankenship PT, DPT discusses a case study on a post ICU deconditioned patient due to cervical spine surgery complications. The episode covers assessment, treatment approach, progression, outcomes, and takeaways for similar cases. 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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Making Meaningful Days in ALF with Dr. Trisa Hutchinson, OTD
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
In this episode, Trisa Hutchinson, OT & MMOA Faculty, breaks down what actually moves the needle in assisted living and memory care. We dig into the implementation of the Meaningful Days program, strategies for engaging residents living with dementia, and how physical activity can positively influence behavioral outcomes. If you’re looking to move beyond “keeping people busy” and toward truly improving quality of life, this one’s for you. Links: Trisa's Instagram - @trisaleehutch - Meaningful Days Program - ---- Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in...
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Case Study: Older Adult with Chronic Lower Extremity Pain
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Join as we work through a real-life case study of a woman experiencing chronic LE pain at a high risk of losing all her independence.
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Changing the Brain with Exercise
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Join Annoushka Ranaraja, PT, DPT as she reviews the 2026 Update to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation/ACSM Exercise Guidelines. 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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Geri Programming Hacks Part. 1
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Dr. Jeff Musgrave shares some of his favorite ways to save time and effort in sessions, part 1 focuses on how to save time with your warm-up, and thinking through what equipment you do or don't choose will affect how much time your session takes!
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Screenior Citizens - Screens and our patients
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Are screens really ruining our seniors’ health? Let’s dive into the truth behind screen use and cognitive decline! Tag someone who needs to hear this! The reality is, screen use among older adults isn’t all bad—engaging use can actually decrease the risk of cognitive decline! But beware, passive screen time can lead to higher risks of dementia. We’ve got to consider how screens influence not just our minds but also our physical and mental health. Excessive screen time can mean more eye strain and mood dips. And did you know that watching too much TV can worsen...
info_outlineIn this episode of the MMOA podcast, Dustin Jones interviews Erin Eleu, a passionate advocate for fitness among older adults.
Erin shares her journey from a kinesiology student to a leader in the fitness community, focusing on the importance of serving older adults. The conversation delves into the evolution of the Silver Sneakers program, the challenges of ageism in fitness, and the significance of language and labels.
Erin emphasizes the need for inclusive and engaging classes that cater to varying abilities, highlighting the importance of creating a positive experience for participants. The episode concludes with insights into Erin's work with Agents of Movement, where she aims to elevate fitness experiences for older adults.
Links: https://agentsofmovement.com
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