Episodes

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 physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing.

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 

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

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. 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 podcast.

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 recovery: sleep and tech tools in the bag! michaelgrandner.com “Sleep and Athletic Performance: Impacts on Physical Performance, Mental Performance, Injury Risk and Recovery and...

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: managing muscles/joints and breathing!Recovery is about more than just proper utilization of cryotherapy. On this episode Dan is joined by Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS,...

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 and Performance to deliver excellent in sports medicine across the valley.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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!

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.