(Live Podcast) GLP Medications: Can We Stop the
Loss of Lean Muscle Mass?

Presented by Julie Mulcahy and Phil Plisky

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Description

*This podcast is scheduled for 6:00 PM EDT / 3:00 PM PDT (Adjust for your time zone)

This is a live filming of a Medbridge podcast. In this dynamic session, you’ll have a front-row seat to listen in on the experts in conversation while also engaging with a vibrant community chat that gives you direct access to peers and leaders in a modern, accessible way.

Join host Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, CSCS, as he sits down with Dr. Julie Mulcahy, PT, DPT, Director of MSK at Omada Health, to navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of metabolic health and rehabilitation. Together, they explore how GLP-1 medications—now used by 1 in 8 U.S. adults—are redefining chronic disease management and altering muscle physiology. You will discover how to adapt your screening and exercise prescriptions to protect lean muscle mass, manage medication-induced fatigue or GI side effects, and ensure patients don't trade vital physical power for lost pounds. Tune in to learn how to lead the way in interprofessional collaboration and build sustainable, long-term functional habits that last far beyond the prescription.

Instructors

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Julie Mulcahy, PT, DPT

Julie Mulcahy received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Michigan. For the past 20+ years, she has specialized in orthopedics, sports medicine, and women’s health. She obtained her Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB) in 2021 and her LAMP Institute for…

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Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC/L, CSCS

Dr. Phil Plisky is a professor in the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD in Health Professions Education programs. He is the host of the Medbridge Rehab and Performance Lab podcast and founder of the Coaches Club at

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the evidence around the physiologic and systemic effects of GLP‑1 receptor agonists and the resulting necessity for shifts in contemporary rehabilitation practice.
  • Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address musculoskeletal risks, energy limitations, and exercise prescription adjustments across the escalation, maintenance, and discontinuation phases of GLP-1 therapy.
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving screening, patient education, and interprofessional collaboration to optimize long-term health management outcomes for patients with obesity or diabetes utilizing GLP-1 agonists.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–7:05pm
Live Podcast
7:05pm–7:15pm
Question and Answer Session

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Details

  • August 10, 2026
  • 6:00pm-7:15pm EDT
    • PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
    • OTs/OTAs, Intermediate
    • ATs, Advanced
    • Nurses, Intermediate
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* Available August 10

Disclaimer

Phil Plisky and Julie Mulcahy, instructors for this educational event, receive compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationships to disclose, with the exception of Phil Plisky, who has a relationship with Functional Movement Systems, which was mitigated.

Accreditation

Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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