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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.

To kick off National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we speak with FOX Rehabilitation’s Senior Clinical Director of Quality Assurance Professional Development or QAPD, Jonross Neptune, MS, CCC-SLP. He takes us through his personal history of being a speech-language pathologist, what inspired him to work with older adults, and what led him to pursue leadership opportunities with FOX. Jonross tells us about one his favorite patient Success Stories, which illustrates his amazing ability to always empathize and connect with others, whether they are patients, caregivers, or colleagues. We close out the episode by talking about the newly named “National Speech-Language-Hearing" and what Jonross will be doing to celebrate.

This week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast features FOX’s Noah Pennypacker, OTD, OTR/L, ATC, who talks about older adult patients who have been diagnosed with “low vision.” He discusses how to treat someone with macular degeneration, a disease that affects a person’s central vision, and explains the importance of clinicians, patients, and caregivers leaning into technology. Noah also shares an incredible story about a patient who was able to rekindle a passion she thought was lost forever. If you’re in search of tips to help your patients with low vision, Noah delivers a bunch in this episode. We close out this week with another round of “The Acronym Challenge,” which Noah was brave enough to take. How will he do? Listen to find out!

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we welcome back Director of Lamp and Light Productions and stage actor, Matthew Moore, and his fellow cast mate and Lead Instructor of Boxland Academy, Krista Stauffer. Matt and Krista take us through their two-person play What I Didn’t Say: A Journey Through Parkinson’s, which—to shine a broader spotlight on Parkinson’s Awareness Month—will be performed in multiple cities in the next few weeks. Matt and Krista talk about how they met, the early workshopping of their play, and the incredible response they’ve received so far. Every performance is also followed by a talkback, where audience members are invited to ask questions and express opinions about the play with the actors, medical professionals, and individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. As someone with Parkinson’s, Matt expresses his hopes for what people take away from Parkinson’s Awareness month and explains how anyone else with the disease and their care partners can watch the play gratis. Fo

Who better to celebrate OT Month with than Satvika Garg, Ph.D, PTR/L, Chief Scientific Officer of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, and Joan Toglia, Ph.D, FAOTA, distinguished educator and preeminent OT expert on functional cognition? In a seminar-worthy edition of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, Dr. Garg explains the role of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, how they work in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association, how resources are pulled together for funding, and how those actions are then turned into game-changing research that gets rolled out into everyday clinical practice. In addition, Dr. Toglia gives extraordinary insight into breakthroughs that have been made in the assessment of functional cognition and the importance of always treating and knowing each patient as an individual. Dr. Garg and Dr. Toglia answer some questions from FOX clinicians and let us know what they will be doing to celebrate Occupational Therapy Month. 

To celebrate the kickoff of Occupational Therapy Month, we decided to chat with FOX Rehabilitaion's Jaydra Smith, OTR/L, who discusses what initially got her interested in pursuing the discipline. As you’ll soon discover, it happened for her at a young age after an excited phone call from her great-grandfather. Jaydra began shadowing clinicians as far back as high school, and when she entered college, she hit the ground running. Like any great clinician will tell you, Jaydra’s first passion is having the skill and ability to change the lives of her patients, giving them back valuable function that they never thought they would see again. Jaydra talks about the importance of creativity in her profession, gives advice to anyone who wants to follow a similar career path, and ponders what she will do to celebrate OT Month. 

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we are joined by Yasmin Keats, Executive Director of Open Style Lab, a non-profit organization that is on a mission to make style accessible for everyone, regardless of cognitive and physical abilities. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Open Style Lab started as a public service project following the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and has since grown into a successful non-profit whose core fundamentals center around research, education, and informing the public about inclusive design and how it empowers people living with disabilities, bringing them joy, identity, and self-expression. Yasmin takes us through her journey of living with a disability and how it eventually led her to work with Open Style Lab. Yasmin also discusses Open Style Lab’s summer workshop which sees an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, engineers, designers, and people with disabilities working on functional fashion that is supportive and stylish for all. 

Abolishing ageism is not only the mission of FOX Rehabilitation, on this week’s episode of the Live Better Longer podcast, we discover that The Pacemakers are all about shattering aging stereotypes, too. We chat with the Founder and Artistic Director of The Pacemakers—the self-proclaimed “groovy senior citizens dance team”—that has been seen spreading joy at athletic events, workshops, street fairs, and most recently at Dr. Tim Fox’s Carole B. Lewis Lecture at CSM 2024. Susan explains how she transitioned from journalist to dance team leader and how she turned a bout of cyberbullying into the spark that created The Pacemakers. Susan gives us the lowdown on what it takes to be part of this elite squad (who range in age from 60-85 years old), how they have inspired others to keep shaking their groove thing, and their plans for 2024 and beyond. If you listen to one podcast this week, you’d be foolish not to listen to the origin story of the greatest older adult dance team we’ve ever seen!

FOX Founder, Dr. Tim Fox, often says that he wants to be seen riding his dirt bike when he’s 100 years old. The point of his message is clear: age should not dictate your level of activity or prevent you from doing what you love. We think Dr. Fox would enjoy hanging out with this week’s Live Better Longer podcast guest, 81-year-old Howard “Abe” Abel, who continues to stay active by splitting and stacking wood. Reading that on paper may raise some eyebrows, but after seeing the results—and realizing that the quality of his work probably can’t be matched by someone three times his junior—what someone might think is impossible is just another afternoon of work for Abe, who chops away at ageism one log at a time. Find out what keeps this 81-year-old Paul Bunyan going and how long he plans on continuing to wield his chainsaw. 

In honor of International Women’s Day, which happens annually on March 8, we have invited back FOX Rehabilitation Regional Director, Audra Vellucci, PT, MPT, to take over our hosting duties. In what has become a yearly tradition, Audra will share a conversation with other women colleagues to discuss their paths in leadership. This year, Audra speaks with FOX Compliance Officer and Director of Regulatory Affairs, Megan Henninger, PT, DPT, GCS, and FOX Regional Director, Kate Bruno, OTD, OTR/L, CAPS, CDP. Audra digs into their origin stories, their first leadership positions, and how everyone balances work, life, and family. Because the three have been friends for a while, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of this candid conversation. Audra, Megan, and Kate give advice for future women leaders, shout out people who have supported them in their professional careers, and end the episode by naming a Golden Girl that best matches their personality. 

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we speak with FOX physical therapist, Santhosh Philip, who will tell you everything you need to know about applying for and being sponsored for an H-1B visa, which allows workers from other countries with a specialty occupation—like physical therapy—to be hired by US employers. Santhosh explains why he wanted to relocate from India to the United States of America and walks through the process of obtaining an H-1B sponsorship. He also gives helpful tips and advice for anyone else who is thinking of working abroad in the US and explains how he discovered and eventually was hired by FOX Rehabilitation. 

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitaion's Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by FOX Regional Director, Joe Nocera, PT, DPT, LSVT, who talks about his journey with anxiety and depression, and why it is essential to make mental health a priority. Joe describes the emotional impact of working in senior living during the COVID pandemic, which experienced unprecedented loss. Joe also explains that while clinicians are experts at caring for others, that practice does not always translate to taking care of oneself. Joe gives tips on how a treating clinician can focus on their mental wellness and reveals the professional benefits of finding a work-life balance. 

On the season 6 premiere of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by FOX Quality Assurance & Professional Development Clinical Specialist, Jenn Freda, PT, DPT, GCS, CDP, who will help us preview APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting, which is taking place in Boston this week. Jenn will walk us through the mindset of a clinician looking to get the most out of their conference experience. She also shares what’s involved in delivering a poster presentation and another session she will be presenting with a group of colleagues—Impact of Home-Based Therapy on Hospitalization Risk in Older Adults With High-Cost Chronic Conditions. Jenn also expresses her excitement about attending the 2024 Carole B. Lewis Lecture which will be delivered by FOX Founder, Dr. Tim Fox on Friday, February 16, 11 am ET. We also look at some things to do in Boston during pockets of downtime. Join us as we kick off a new podcast season and preview the biggest physical therapy conference of the year!