November 3, 2025
#503: Falls with Dr. Alyson Michener and Suzanne Zukoski, MSPT
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine PodcastAbout this episode
More than just mechanical! Keep older adult patients on their feet, literally! Learn to map the Age-Friendly 5Ms Framework onto multifactorial risk factor assessment and management and incorporate other evidence-based fall prevention interventions with the expertise of an interdisciplinary team. We are joined by geriatrician Alyson Michener (@AlysonMichener University of Pennsylvania ) and physical therapist Suzanne Zukoski ( Good Shepherd Penn Partners ). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Rapid fire questions Case Terminology Applying the Geriatric 5Ms Framework Physical Therapist Assessment Targeted Diagnostic Testing Multifactorial Risk Factor Assessment and Management Anticoagulation and Falls Discharge Disposition Exercise Programs Home Modifications Outro Credits Producer: Abigail Schmucker, MD; Rachel Miller, MD, MSEd Writers: Abigail Schmucker, MD; Rachel Miller, MD, MSEd; Alyson Michener, MD; Suzanne Zukoski, MSPT, MSG, GCS Show Notes: Abigail Schmucker, MD Infographic and Cover Art: Rachel Miller, MD, MSEd Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Alyson Michener, MD; Suzanne Zukoski, MSPT, MSG, GCS Disclosures Alyson Michener and Suzanne Zukoski report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 to get 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: Doximity Visit doxgpt.com to start using it today. Sponsor: Freed Use code: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe! Sponsor: FIGS FIGS is offering 15% off your first purchase at Wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX.