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Therapists In Motion

Spooner Physical Therapywww.spoonerpt.com
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Episodes

Ep. 50- Asleep at the Wheel

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

Oct 24, 201925 min

Ep. 49- Concussions

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!

Sep 19, 201935 min

Ep. 48- An Army to lean on to make us better

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!

Aug 29, 201936 min

Ep. 47- GooglePT: Watch me whip…

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!

Jul 30, 201932 min

Ep. 46- She comes first…

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

Jun 30, 201927 min

Ep. 45- GooglePT: Low Back Pain Exercises

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!

May 16, 201943 min

Ep. 44- A Mother is Born

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 ...

Apr 26, 201924 min

Ep. 43- The lack of thunder…down…under!

Restoring function to a system in need! Michelle Babcock, PT, MSPT is joined by LaRissa Shaps, PT, DPT, FAFS and special guest Christina Christie, PT, CCE, FAFS. Tina is the developer and educator of Female Chain Reaction through the Gray Institute, president of Pelvic Solutions, and Women’s and Men’s Health program manager with Athletico Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL. The ladies embark on an important discussion focusing on the Pelvic Core Neuromuscular System and unlocking and restoring its ...

Apr 19, 201924 min

Ep. 42- Mechanics. PT Role in throwing mechanics

Part 2 of our youth baseball discussion. The panel of five, Jennifer Lee, Paul Gagliano, Dan Miriovsky, Dillon Moeller and Joshua Davis, discuss the role of the physical therapist in throwing mechanics to assist with reducing youth baseball injuries.

Mar 28, 201927 min

Ep. 41- So you’re telling me there’s a chance…

Will your kid/patient make it to the highest level of sport our species can generate? Will your kid/patient have elbow pain? The five discuss our role as physical therapists in education of coaches, parents, therapists, ATCs and personal trainers in managing overuse injuries in overhead athletes. Paul is joined by Dan Miriovsky, Jennifer Lee, and first time guest Dillon Moeller, PT, DPT. This podcast also highlights our FIRST ever student guest, Joshua Davis from East Tennessee State University....

Mar 21, 201932 min

Ep. 40- A HANDy Conversion: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The most handy topic you will ever have a hand in…Many individuals are dealing with symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndrome. Hannah Wash, OTR/L, Hand Therapist at Spooner Glendale joins Paul, Jen and Dan to discuss strategies to successful help patients achieve function without surgery or after decompression!

Feb 28, 201932 min

Ep. 39- GooglePT: Low Back Pain: The Voldemort of Physical Therapy

He Who Shall Not Be Named is he who typically doesn’t create his own pain… we delve into the lumbar spine; assessment, treatment, and the WHY behind it all. Jennifer Lee, is joined by the team of Dan, Paul and Andrew as they discuss one of the most common reasons a person will seek physical therapy services.

Feb 24, 201934 min

Ep. 38- ACL Return to Sport

Comfort, Capability and Confidence. Discussing the multi-plane and multi-factor components during ACL reconstruction rehabilitation. Dan is once again joined by Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS as well as Dr. Shelden Martin, MD Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He is the head team physician for the Arizona Rattlers and Hamilton High School, as well as associate team physician for the Arizona Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks. To learn more about Dr. Martin and OrthoArizona, visit: www.aoa.md

Feb 21, 201942 min

Ep. 37- GooglePT: Plantar Fasciitis

One Size Fits ALL… Paul, Dan and Jen are once again joined by the one and only Andrew Walquist from Texas! Stay tuned for a great discussion on integration of function for common plantar fasciitis exercises and how to differentiate yourself from page 1 of Google exercises!

Jan 31, 201937 min

Ep. 36- GooglePT: Adhesive Capsulitis

Therapists In Motion starts 2019 with A BANG. Are your exercises for common PT diagnoses found on the first page of Goolge? We all have seen patients who walk in to therapy with a LIST of exercises they found on Google. Our experts will take time to highlight the good and not as good components of these findings, as well as HOW to continue to provide VALUE for you with your patients. Today, Paul Gagliano is joined by Dan Miriovsky and Jennifer Lee to kick off this new focus on striving to improv...

Jan 30, 201934 min

Ep. 35- Step Their Game Up

Golf is Fun…or at least it should be! Listen as Dan is joined by Brian Schulte, FAFS to discuss important components of movement to analyze in patients who golf. Take time during the off season to get movements analyzed and prepare the body to play the game with more fun!

Dec 27, 201835 min

Ep. 34- Burnout- Strategies in Your Daily Treatment Life

Part two of the strategies to avoid burnout, once again hosted by Jennifer Lee. Jennifer is joined by Dan Miriovsky and Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS and clinic director with Spooner Physical Therapy at the Scottsdale location. During this discussion, Jennifer leads the therapists down a path to assist with utilizing strategies to find different pathways for patient success and avoid stagnation. The discussion yields many great treatment nuggets and immediate applicability!

Nov 08, 20181 hr 4 min

Ep. 33- You’re telling me I need a plan?

19 P’s to improve your treatment. Dan, Andrew Walquist and Jennifer Lee complete the cleanest podcast series ever part four, with an in depth discussion about plan. Plan is more than what you learned about in PT school or what is built into your EMR program.

Oct 30, 201827 min

Ep. 32- I Like Big Assessments and I Cannot Lie…

You other therapists can’t deny…Yep you guessed it, The Cleanest podcast ever series continues with Part Three: Assessment! Dan is once again joined by Jennifer Lee and Andrew Walquist, while Paul is off drinking vino in Lake Como Italy!

Oct 04, 201833 min

Ep. 31- Goni or Not to Goni…

The Cleanest Podcast ever series continues, with part two: Objective. Dan, Paul, Jen and Andrew discuss challenging yourself and your patient in the objective section to better find the appropriate starting point for the first treatment session.

Sep 25, 201839 min

Ep. 30- Don’t Drop The Soap

The Cleanest podcast ever, hosted once again by Dan and Paul. We will dive deep into the first of a four part series focusing on the SOAP. Often overlooked in the world of physical therapy, the Subjective section of an exam. Joined today by Jen and Andrew, we discuss the progression and evolution with our focus on the subjective portion SOAP!

Sep 18, 201835 min

Ep. 29- Clinical Pearls with Clinical Experts

From motor control, to treating towards optimal function, efficiency of movement, addressing pain and navigating the patient who is in pain, centric joint positioning, and body awareness, stay tuned for a discussion around Clinical Pearls. Dan is once again joined by our frequent special guests from the Institute of Physical Art, Gregg Johnson, PT, FFMT, FAAOMPT and Brent Yamashita, PT, MPT, CFMT, FFMT, FAAOMPT. Also joining the discussion are Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS and Carrie Schofield, PT...

Aug 21, 201859 min

Ep. 28- Attributes of GREAT Physical Therapists

Dan is joined once again by our frequent guests from the Institute of Physical Art, Gregg Johnson, PT, FFMT, FAAOMPT and Brent Yamashita, PT, MPT, CFMT, FFMT, FAAOMPT. Also joining the discussion are Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS and Carrie Schofield, PT, DPT, PRPC. Together we discuss the journey to unlock and develop the key attributes in great physical therapists! You can learn more about the Institute of Physical Art at: www.instituteofphysicalart.com

Jul 31, 201835 min

Ep. 27- At your cervix…

More people than ever are in need of women’s health experts within the realm of physical therapy! Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT is joined by pelvic health experts, Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE LaRissa Shaps, PT, DPT, FAFS and Carrie Schofield, PT, DPT, PRPC. This discussion assists with setting foundational information for gaining insight into women’s/men’s health and pelvic floor components of rehabilitation! (Hint, we will continue talking about these issues moving forward within our podcast)

Jul 27, 201823 min

Ep. 26- Feel the BURNout

Sometimes being a physical therapist is really FUN! Sometimes being a physical therapist is really demanding and difficult. In this podcast we’re discussing the topic of burnout in our profession; what it is, when it typically happens, WHY it happens, and how to recognize the signs of burnout in yourself. Jennifer Lee PT, DPT, FAFS, Paul Gagliano PT, DPT, and Andrew Walquist PT, DPT, FAFS, OCS discuss their own histories with frustration and burnout in order to try and help you understand it, re...

May 10, 201833 min

Ep. 25- Brain Power Needed!

Celebrating our 25th episode for Therapists In Motion. With the assistance of Brian Schulte, FAFS, Dan was able to create a special surprise for our guests. Grab a piece of paper and a pencil and join for some FUN! (FYI, you may need to increase you playback volume due to the acoustics of our recording room. We apologize and hope it is only for this one episode!)

Apr 30, 201834 min

Ep. 24- You are Getting on my Nerves!

Dan and Paul are joined for this episode with Alicia Dulaney, PT, DPT and Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE. Discussing that we indeed ALL have a nervous system and how to integrate the neuromusculoskeletal system into your patient care!

Apr 10, 201817 min

Ep. 23- Our Breast Podcast EVER!

Dan and Paul are joined for this episode with Alicia Dulaney, PT, DPT and Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE. Discussing that we indeed ALL have a nervous system and how to integrate the neuromusculoskeletal system into your patient care!

Mar 29, 201819 min

Ep. 22- Are you screaming or singing?

Do we want our muscles to Scream or Sing? Dan and Paul are joined once again by Gary Gray, Founder of the Gray Institute, and Father of Function, for an entertaining discussion about how we want our muscles to function. Jennifer Lee, Physical Therapist, also joins us!

Mar 22, 201822 min

Ep. 21- Motion is Medicine

Paul and Dan are once again joined by Gary Gray, Founder of the Gray Institute. Motion is health and Health is Motion. How can understanding chain reaction biomechanics and movement can influence your development? As always, please email us with feedback at therapistsinmotion@spoonerpt.com

Mar 13, 201832 min
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