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We speak with many clinicians and healthcare professionals on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, but we always love the opportunity to talk with a FOX patient. What’s it like to work with a FOX clinician? How was their experience with FOX? Today, we are lucky enough to chat with Catherine Duff, who has been working with FOX Virtual Care Specialist, Jenny Rothman, PT, DPT, via Telehealth. Though skeptical of doing physical therapy virtually, once it got underway, Catherine became a fan. She was also introduced to remote therapeutic monitoring through the platform, One Step, which digitally tracks a patient’s functional progress. Catherine enjoyed her treatment sessions so much, she reached out to Jenny and said that she would love to spread the word and encourage others to use Telehealth. After we got in contact with Catherine, per her promise, she was game for interviewing on our podcast, which you can listen to right now!

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome FOX’s Morgan Lewis, MOT, ORT/L, to talk about her decision of getting an LSVT BIG certification—which is an intensive program that trains OTs and PTs how to treat people with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions. Morgan wanted to do more for her patients with Parkinson’s and thought taking the LSVT BIG course was a great place to start. Morgan describes the ins and outs of taking the course, the different options available, and the prep work involved. She then explains how to communicate to patients and their families the benefits of performing an LSVT BIG regimen within a plan of care. LSVT’s next Virtual Live BIG Training and Certification Course is happening on May 16-17. To register go to lsvtglobal.com.

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we welcome Executive Director of APTQI (Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation) Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT and political lobbyist, Consultant to Liberty Partners Group, and a member of the team representing APTQI, Eric Berger. Nick and Eric discuss a topic that has been particularly damaging to both older adults and our healthcare profession—the continued cuts to Medicare, which have happened over the last five years. Nick and Eric discuss the most crucial ways clinicians, patients, and family members can advocate for themselves, ensuring that older adults receive the care they need and clinicians can provide it. They also talk about their work on the SAFE Act, which, if passed by Congress, would give all Medicare beneficiaries

For the third consecutive year—in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month—we invite back FOX Rehabilitaion's Audra Vellucci, PT, MPT to take over hosting duties of our Live Better Longer podcast. Audra speaks with fellow FOX colleagues, Whitney Ueltschey, PT, and Kayley Pose, MS, OTR/L, BCG, about being a woman in a leadership position and their biggest wins with older adult patients. Audra also asks Whitney and Kayley what it was like to transition to a new practice after both of their previous companies were acquired by FOX. Both women quickly fell in love with FOX’s culture and became Regional Directors, Whitey in Mississippi and Kayley in Alabama.

On our Season 8 premiere of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we chatted with FOX’s Danielle Cicala, MS, OTR/L, who talked about transitioning from Pediatrics to Geriatrics. As you will soon discover, Danielle goes into each treatment session with the goal of providing the best occupational therapy possible—regardless of her patient’s age. Her positive personality—which has been on display across FOX’s social media channels—translates to any age, although Danielle does admit she likes working with older adults because of the knowledge and wisdom she receives from them daily. She looks at therapy sessions as a partnership, with both parties walking away with something beneficial.

On the Season 7 finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we revisit one of our favorite stories centered around a favorite FOX cultural pillar—the exchange of abundance. A few years back, our host Jim Shearer’s New York City neighbor, Melody Morrow, received a monthly receipt from her healthcare provider and noticed that someone drew musical notes above her name. Melody thought that was a very nice detail and called her provider to find out who was responsible for this small act of kindness. It turned out to be the accounting clerk, Emily Margolis. Long story short, the envelopes got more and more artistic, Melody and Emily struck up a friendship, and they were even featured on CBS’ “On The Road” with Steve Hartman, as well as having the artwork showcased at a local New York City coffee shop. Jim catches up with Melody to talk about the media attention and positive feedback from the story, and the importance of taking time to do something nice for someone else.

Across the United States, FOX Rehabilitation works with older adult patients—65 years and older. In addition, we have many younger clinicians on our team who are still in their 20s and 30s. With this generational bouillabaisse in mind, we thought contacting popular music writer, author, and historian Joel Freimark would be a good idea. Here’s the premise of this week’s episode: Any older adult turning 65 this year would have been born in 1959, and it’s no secret that most teenagers come of age musically and discover their favorite artists, songs, and albums around the age of 16. With that formula in mind, anyone born in 1959 would have been 16 years old in 1975. (Are you with us so far?) Today, Joel’s job is to give clinicians some extra conversation fodder with their patients, by diving headfirst into 1975, revealing its best music stories, albums, and songs. So, the next time any PT, OT, or SLP sees a certain Peter Frampton album in a patient’s vinyl collection, they’ll know exactly why it’s there!

In this week's episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we dive deep into the journey of managing student loans, from the moment that first payment becomes a reality to the last check you write. We’ll explore strategies—whether you’re just starting school or already graduated—about paying off student loans efficiently. Our guest, Lanie Hefferly, MS, OTR/L, shares her personal experience: When did student debt become a concern? How did they approach repayment, and what tactics did they use? Did they consult with experts or follow any well-known advice? Along the way, Lanie learned valuable lessons, made adjustments, and ultimately found a path to financial freedom. If you’re looking for practical advice on tackling student loans, this episode is for you!

On Season 6 of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, Joe Nocera, PT, DPT, LSVT, dropped by to discuss the importance of healthcare professionals prioritizing their mental health. This time around—coinciding with World Vegan Day—Joe talks about the health benefits of adopting an all-vegan diet. Joe explains how he got into veganism, his go-to meals, the accessibility of certain foods, and what changes he noticed in his overall well-being. Joe also gives tips for someone just starting their vegan journey and the best practices to develop healthy routines. As Joe pointed out on his last visit to the podcast, clinicians are experts when taking care of their patients and should think similarly when considering their own health.

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast episode, we delve into the emotional and practical challenges a family goes through when first discovering that a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia. Julie Brown, OTR/L, BCG, who experienced the impact of dementia firsthand when her mother was diagnosed, shares invaluable insights. She discusses mental and practical preparation strategies, offers advice on guiding families through the early stages, explains the importance of occupational, physical, and speech therapy, and shares what to do—and avoid—when caring for a loved one with dementia. Tune in for expert guidance and heartfelt advice that can make a profound difference in navigating this challenging experience.

Get ready for an electrifying episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome the iconic Sparkle Lee, a trailblazer in the world of boxing. From her beginnings as a passionate professional wrestling fan to becoming a groundbreaking boxing referee in the 1980s, Sparkle’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Discover how she broke down barriers for women in the boxing world and achieved remarkable milestones, including her induction into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame and New York State Hall of Fame. Plus, discover what led her to join the senior dance team, The Pacemakers, and how she continues to inspire with her dance moves. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation with a true legend!

Join us on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast this week as we dive into the transformative world of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) with Kim Chandler, PT. Discover Kim's journey from first using RTM to seeing the profound benefits it offers older adult patients. Kim will share insights on how RTM enhances physical therapy, the technology involved, and the positive reactions from patients and their families. Whether you're curious about the latest healthcare technology or eager to understand RTM's impact, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in for an enlightening conversation that bridges innovation with compassionate care.

To kick off Physical Therapy Month, this week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we chat with Becky Dobson, PT, DPT, who traveled to Switzerland this past summer to compete in the Ball Hockey World Championship for the United States of America. As a two-time silver medalist, Becky hoped that her third trip to the tournament would result in striking gold with her teammates. In our conversation with Becky, we discover how she balances being a physical therapist and a world-class athlete. We also dig into her origin story and learn how she became interested in being both a clinician and a hockey player. Did Becky help the USA bring home the gold medal this time around? You are going to have to listen to find out!

On this week’s FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast episode, we welcome Jenny Tuccitto, MPT, GCS, Director of Innovation and Communications for LSVT Global and LSVT BIG Clinical Expert. Jenny talks about the history of LSVT and its two distinct certification programs, LOUD and BIG. Jenny takes us through her clinical background, her experience using LSVT BIG certified training with patients, and how she ended up working with LSVT. Jenny explains the importance of intensity and amplitude when working with patients with Parkinson’s disease and reminds physical and occupational therapists that LSVT is hosting a virtual certification on October 25 and 26, 2024. For more information go to lsvtglobal.com.

It’s back to school week for us on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, as we check in with Thomas Jefferson University sophomore, Laniyah Emile, who is FOX Rehabilitation’s first STEP-UP scholarship recipient. Every summer in Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University hosts the STEP-UP Medicine Program, a highly selective, intensive, and comprehensive summer enrichment program for students who intend to apply to medical school and come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in medicine and are economically disadvantaged. The program allows students to participate in hands-on training with Jefferson faculty and staff and enhances students’ candidacy for medical school. Thomas Jefferson later expanded the program by designating STEP-UP for undergraduate students and creating the REACH program for rising juniors and seniors in high school, serving those who wish to explore careers in exercise science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and speech-language pathology.

In our season finale of FOX Rehabilitaion's Live Better Longer podcast, we chat with FOX’s Virtual Care Specialist, Chantal Peraggine, MC, CCC-SLP, CBIS, CDP about the emergence of telehealth. Out of necessity, telehealth got on the radar of patients and clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having to be more tech-savvy and accustomed to communicating on virtual calls, more people have embraced telehealth in recent years. Chantal explains why it has had major success in the world speech-language pathology and the many benefits it creates for clinicians, patients, and caregivers. Chantal also breaks down why telehealth isn’t a replacement for in-person house calls, but a great tool to add to a patients’ plan of care.

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we are joined by FOX’s Jonathan Keller, PT, who takes us through his multi-year struggle with costochondritis. After playing tennis, Jonathan felt constant pain in his rib cage and major discomfort while breathing. After attempting to treat himself—after all he is a physical therapist—he exhausted a litany of options to ease his pain: X-ray, CT scans, speaking to past professors, medications, salves, and getting an ultrasound. Finally, Johnathan discovered The Backpod, an invention by Steve August, which he claims has been the only treatment that worked for him in his three years with costochondritis. With this experience, Jonthan then explains how he is now better equipped to help a patient who has a similar diagnosis, and to always dig deeper until an answer is found.

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we keep the National Speech-Language-Hearing Month celebration going by letting our speech-language pathologists take over the show. Maureen Colket, MA, CCC-SLP, leads the charge, as she chats with fellow FOX clinicians Steph DeMello, SLP, and Shannon Stocks, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS. The three talk about how they educate patients, caregivers, and the public at large about speech-language pathology. They then dig into the many myths of what it actually means to be an SLP, and how some people are surprised that it goes far beyond just verbal rehabilitation. Megan, Steph, and Shannon close out the episode by revealing their favorite patient wins, what they might do if they weren’t an SLP, and partaking in a round of our now famous—or infamous—Acronym Challenge.

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we speak with Alan Fairbanks, President of the Value-Based Care Alliance at Serviam Care Network. In the wake of COVID, Alan explains what led to the creation of Serviam and how older adults can benefit from a more proactive approach to healthcare, which has been a philosophy of FOX since our inception in 1998. Alan takes us through the process of how a senior living community can team up with Serviam and tap into their extensive system of resources, technology, and contacts. As the old way of doing things reveals its shortcomings, Alan lays out why the future of healthcare should focus its attention on Value-Based Care, which is transforming how we care for older adults.

In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month and Survive Stroke Week, this week's guest on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast is distinguished neuroradiologist, Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, FACR, who explains the importance of acting quickly whenever someone experiences a sign of having a stroke, which could include a loss of balance, blurry vision, a drooping of one's face, arm weakness, or speech difficulty. Dr. Jayaraman talks about what first got him interested in studying the brain and how he became an advocate for stroke education. Likening them to a top-notch NASCAR pit crew, Dr. Jayaraman also discusses how a team of medical professionals jump into action after receiving a 911 call for someone who is thought to be having a stroke. Listen to this week's episode and learn what you need to do if you or someone you know is showing any symptoms of a stroke.