Therapists In Motion

How do you approach an athlete that comes through your clinic and participates in a sport/task that you are completely unfamiliar with? Dan Miriovsky is joined by Paul Gagliano and Sara Gagliano to discuss strategies and some go to baseline measures to assist with helping these athletes achieve!

PSA –> Take off your mask for your health and the health of those around you! Stay tuned as Andrew Walquist, PT, DPT, FAFS, OCS joins us today to discuss his professional journey and the importance of critical self-reflection.  Listen closely to the advice and wisdom Andrew provides to all of us to improve our … Continue reading Ep. 62 – “Take Off Your Mask” →

Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT, Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE, Carrie Yaeger, PT, DPT, PRPC and Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, MD join together to discuss keys to early detection in a silent, but common condition affecting women of child bearing age…..endometriosis. www.pelvicrehabilitation.com www.pelvicrehabilitation.com/rose-study-for-endometriosis-partnership/

Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT, Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE and Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, ATC are joined today by Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, MD of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. The four discuss the importance of an integrated care team and the role each plays in managing pelvic floor issues.   www.pelvicrehabilitation.com

Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, ATC and Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS, FRC/A are joined by Dr. Matthew Hernandez, NMD of Ethos Integrative Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ.  The three discuss the role of regenerative medicine and physical therapy.  Dr. Hernandez outlines prolotherapy, PRP, stem cell and perineural injections throughout this podcast. Ethos Athletes Podcast  … Continue reading Ep. 59 – Family Ties: Regenerative Medicine and PT →

Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT and Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC join together once again for the final portion of the four part series focused on ankle dorsiflexion. They dive deep into the great toe and midfoot, as well as discuss a few functional exercises to assist with putting it all together. https://www.moboboard.com/

Part three of the discussion on ankle dorsiflexion will leave, the listeners, with some awesome treatment application nuggets.  Hint, there will be a fourth as there is still much more to cover.  Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT is joined on today’s episode by Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC

What really makes up ankle dorsiflexion and how can I begin to assess it? Stay tuned as Jennifer Lee, PT, DPT, FAFS, is joined by Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT and Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC to discuss components of ankle dorsiflexion and provide some exceptional nuggets that can be applied to your patients!

Evidence is resounding…issues with ankle dorsiflexion are a great predictor of future injury.  Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT, is joined by Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE, and Rachel Keith, PT, DPT, ATC to begin a three part series focused on ankle dorsiflexion. There are some powerful take-home nuggets throughout this … Continue reading Ep. 55- I would walk 100,000 miles and I would walk 100,000 more →

Recovery continued, this discussion focuses on sleep and tech tools in the tool bag. On this episode Dan is joined by Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS, DN, Cert ASTYM, of the Fischer Institute, a division of Spooner Physical Therapy, and Jennifer Lee, PT, DPT, FAFS.  Together the three discuss the last two vital components of … Continue reading Ep. 54- Zzzzz’s and Blasters- Recovery Part 2 →

Physical therapists have been deemed part of the ‘essential workforce’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. How does this affect us personally and what can we learn from this pivotal time in history? Dan Miriovsky is joined by Jennifer Lee, Andrew Walquist and Brett Fischer as they have an in-depth reflection on what is essential!

Recovery is about more than just proper utilization of cryotherapy. On this episode Dan is joined by Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS, DN, Cert ASTYM and Brett Fischer, PT, ATC, CSCS, DN, Cert. ASTYM, of the Fischer Institute, a division of Spooner Physical Therapy.  Together the three discuss the first two vital components of recovery: … Continue reading Ep. 52- Recovery- Don’t just cryo-about it… →

There is a growing epidemic of youth specialization, what is our professional responsibility is combating this epidemic? Dan and Paul return to podcasting in 2020 and are joined for our newest member of Practice Performance team, Brett Fischer, PT, ATC, CSCS.  Spooner Physical Therapy has recently teamed up with the Fischer Institute for Physical Therapy … Continue reading Ep. 51- Put me in coach…I’m ready to play! →

We have kicked, stretched and kicked, all the way to our 50th episode! As our hosts continue sharing their journey of professional development, we have the pleasure of hearing Jennifer Lee’s adventure! Intro credit recorded from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZtxM1sYhwg

Up to 3.8 million concussions in sport alone.  What is the role of the PT in managing concussions in sport and other patients that attend physical therapy?  Dan Miriovsky and Paul Gagliano discuss concussions and the physical therapist’s role!

Each of us have our own journey and story to support it. Over the coming episodes, we want to take a little time for our listeners to understand our individual journey and that we do not have all the answers. We want to give credit to those who have been around to help support us, push us and make us better therapists and humans! Hope you enjoy some insight to us as people and our professional journey. Dan Miriovsky shares his journey today!

Watch me neh neh…Whiplash Associated Disorder.  We all see it, but are we managing it with the best possible treatment? Jennifer Lee, Dan Miriovsky and Paul Gagliano, continue the hit GooglePT series with a discussion about the commonly found exercises from Google!

Women are Ferraris…Guest host, Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE is joined by Nicole Ron, PT, DPT, WCS, OCS, CMPT and Dr. Sharon Thompson, MD, MPH, FACOG, to discusse female sexual wellness and correlation to physical therapy. Dr. Thompson practices with Central Phoenix Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a medical consultant with Good Morning Arizona. To learn more about Dr. Thompson, please visit centralphoenixobgyn.com

Time to shift into gear and handle the crossroads head on.  Jennifer Lee, is joined by Dan Miriovsky and Andrew Walquist, to discuss common google findings for low back pain exercises.  Bottom up versus top down and how to tackle the common findings!

The fourth trimester is all about taking care of moms in their new role after having a baby. Physical therapy is vital in helping these new mothers achieve success in restoring function. Michelle Babcock, PT, MSPT is once again joined by LaRissa Shaps, PT, DPT, FAFS and Christina Christie, PT, CCE, FAFS, educator of Female Chain Reaction from the Gray Institute, president of Pelvic Solutions, Women’s and Men’s Health program manager at Athletico Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL. They discuss new ACOG guidelines and the importance of caring for new mothers!