Live Better Longer

October 27 is National Mentoring Day, so to get you ready and put you in the mentoring state of mind, this week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we are joined by FOX Founder, Dr. Tim Fox, PT, DPT, GCS-EMERITUS, CCI and founder of Strong Bond Health, Dr. Julian Bond, PT, DPT. Find out how Tim and Julian met and what it was like to be mentored by Dr. Fox. Julian explains what it took to finally get a recommendation letter from Tim and what valuable lessons he learned as a FOX colleague. Tim reflects on being mentored and how it instilled in him a need to pay things forward. Julian also talks about starting his own therapy business and the pride he felt when he received his doctorate in physical therapy. If you want to listen to a podcast that celebrates the importance of mentoring, this is a fantastic place to start! Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | Other Android Apps

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by FOX physical therapist and lymphedema therapist, Elizabeth Garfield, PT, CLT, who explores the factors that contribute to lower extremity swelling, edema, and lymphedema in older adult patients. Elizabeth explains what a clinician can do to treat lymphedemas, such as improving ankle mobility to reduce falls, using compression garments, and decreasing the risk of developing wounds and infections. She also discusses evaluation techniques like the Stemmer Sign and gives examples of how to set simple goals for your patients. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | Other Android Apps

As we continue to celebrate Physical Therapy Month, this week we are joined by FOX physical therapist, Shweta Khanna, MSPT, who will take us through the importance of a balanced diet as it pertains to older adults. She will break down goals, weight gain, weight loss, blood sugar management, and how to properly balance an intake of fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates, and liquids. Since physical therapists are only with their patients for a finite amount of time, Shweta also explains why it is essential to educate them about eating healthy and having access to nutritional foods. Don’t worry—we also talk about craving comfort foods, too, and how to enjoy them in moderation! Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | Other Android Apps

We're kicking off Physical Therapy Month with guest Alex Germano, PT, DPT, GCS, a FOX physical therapist who will talk about making the most of a patient’s time during a treatment session by asking the question, “is stretching appropriate for your patient?” Stretching is something many older adults like and want to participate in, but it does not lead to strength gains. Because flexibility doesn’t always lead to improved function, Alex explains how organized interventions and certain exercises can give multiple benefits. Stretching isn’t a bad thing, especially if patients enjoy doing it, but a clinician should be focused on making their sessions with older adult patients as beneficial and efficient as possible. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | Other Android Apps