Live Better Longer

Innovation, creativity, and inclusion come together on this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast. We welcome back Yasmin Keats, Executive Director of Open Style Lab, and Staci Chan, Occupational Therapy Director, for a conversation about accessible design and the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. They discuss Open Style Lab’s upcoming Introduction to Accessible Design Workshop, including what participants can expect from the virtual and in-person sessions, how occupational therapists contribute to the design process, and why accessible design is becoming an essential skill for healthcare professionals. Yasmin and Staci also share how OTs respond to the experience, the innovative projects emerging from Open Style Lab, and what exciting developments are on the horizon.

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As healthcare shifts toward value-based care, what role does functional health play in improving outcomes while lowering costs? On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, FOX’s Chief Transformation Officer, Dr. Mandy Khaira, sits down with FOX’s Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, Dr. Jason Hazel, to explore the future of healthcare delivery. From the growing need for longitudinal care plans to the economics of in-home rehabilitation, Jason discusses how FOX is helping health systems, payers, and accountable care organizations rethink care. The conversation covers reducing hospitalizations, managing total cost of care, and the opportunity to support patients across the entire functional health continuum. It’s a fascinating look at where healthcare is headed and how FOX can help lead the way.

As Physical Therapy Month shines a spotlight on the profession, this week’s Live Better Longer podcast welcomes Zachary Smicker, PT, DPT, GCS, Regional Director for FOX’s Pennsylvania 1 Southeast region. Zach shares his journey into physical therapy, his passion for serving older adult populations, and how leadership naturally shaped his career. The conversation transitions to the critical evolution of physical therapy documentation—moving from traditional handwritten notes and repetitive typing to modern AI-powered transcription. Zach explores why clinicians at all experience levels are adopting this technology to reduce burnout, elevate patient care, and secure actionable efficiency.

Celebrated 101-year-old centenarian Natalie Groeger shares secrets to longevity, growing up in Brooklyn, and a lifelong love of music and dancing.

Eric Levitan, founder of Vivo, shares how live virtual fitness classes help older adults overcome exercise hesitation to stay active, independent, and connected.

This episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer takes listeners inside FOX Rehabilitation’s bold vision for the future of healthcare. FOX’s Chief Transformation Officer, Dr. Mandy Khaira sits down with FOX CEO, Dr. Anthony Buccafurni, to discuss how FOX is intentionally evolving to meet the demands of value-based care. Together, they explore the shift from volume to value, the vision of the FOX4Life continuum, and the role of functional outcomes in reducing costs and improving lives. Dr. Buccafurni shares how innovation, strategic partnerships, and population health will help transform care delivery in the future.

Decorated U.S. Veteran and 3-time Purple Heart recipient Carl Lowe shares how physical and occupational therapy helped him rebuild function and regain his independence.

GLP-1 medications have become increasingly popular for diabetes management, weight loss, and reducing cardiovascular risks. While these medications can play an important role in improving health, lasting wellness requires more than a shot. In this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer, we welcome back FOX’s VP of Wellness, Dan Quirk, PT, DPT, GCS, to explore the connection between GLP-1 medications, fitness, nutrition, and maintaining muscle mass. Dan explains why preserving lean muscle is essential, how exercise and proper nutrition support overall wellness, and what an ideal wellness plan looks like for someone taking a GLP-1. He also shares how FOX Wellness can help individuals achieve their health goals and highlights the expanded offerings available in 2026.

On the Season 10 finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome back Anthony Lombardo, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, USA-PL, TSAC-F, Pn. 1. Anthony is fresh off two new certifications, expanding his expertise further into oncology and pelvic floor physical therapy.

First, he talks about how patients can strengthen their pelvic floor and highlights the benefits of incorporating good breathing techniques. He then discusses what pushed him to specialize in cancer rehabilitation, teaching PTs how to safely work with individuals undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Because pushing a patient too hard can cause fatigue to carry over into subsequent sessions, finding the right clinical balance is vital. We close out our season finale by discussing why enjoying the learning process is so important and how continuing education ultimately benefits both clinicians and patients.

In conjunction with Survive Stroke Week, which happened earlier this May and Stroke Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr. Guilherme Dabus, MD, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist, specializing in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, head, neck, and spine. Dr. Dabus speaks on the importance of acting quickly if you or a loved one shows any signs of having a stroke. He also talks about what he thinks has been the biggest breakthrough over the last 10 years in stroke treatment and assesses the state of artificial intelligence with how it’s currently being used in the world of healthcare. We close the episode by asking Dr. Dabus if he thinks his home country of Brazil will be victorious in this year’s World Cup.