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30 08, 2023

Ep. 93- Movement Literacy

2024-10-29T11:37:54-07:00

Helping patients achieve movement abundance! Dan is joined by Javier Miller-Estrada on today’s podcast to discuss movement literacy and creating this concept in not just athletes, but all patients! Javier, is the co-owner of Ignite Performance in Chandler, AZ.

Ep. 93- Movement Literacy2024-10-29T11:37:54-07:00
8 06, 2023

What Are Buckle Fractures?

2024-10-29T11:37:59-07:00

Whenever you hear “fracture,” it can be scary–especially as a parent. You may be thinking that your child will spend weeks to months in a cast and then even more time restrengthening the limb they injured. While this may be true for fractures in general, buckle fractures are quite different.

What are Buckle Fractures?

Buckle fractures occur […]

What Are Buckle Fractures?2024-10-29T11:37:59-07:00
3 05, 2023

Ep. 90- The Pubescent Athlete

2024-10-29T11:38:02-07:00

On the podcast today, Dr. Stacey Dault joins  Paul, Dan, and Sara to discuss the benefits of resistance training for pubescent athletes including female athletes. Resistance training is not only Olympic weight training and bulk training but also utilizing bands, body weight, and/or adding to body weight.

Ep. 90- The Pubescent Athlete2024-10-29T11:38:02-07:00
13 10, 2022

Physical Therapy for Gymnasts

2024-10-29T11:38:21-07:00

Gymnastics is a sport that requires agility, flexibility, and strength. It is multi-disciplinary including events like balance beam, uneven bars, vault, and floor. Each event requires different sets of skills and strengths for the athlete to perform their best. We talked to Alyssa Hixon, PT, DPT, a physical therapist, a gymnastics coach […]

Physical Therapy for Gymnasts2024-10-29T11:38:21-07:00
22 09, 2022

Ep. 80- How to thrive in professional sports

2024-10-29T11:38:23-07:00

Do you have an interest in pursuing sports medicine at the professional level? Dr. Gary Waslewski, MD, and Brett Fischer join the podcast today, to share their expertise from years of working within sports medicine at the professional sports level. Dr. Waslewski is the Head Team Physician for both the Arizona Cardinal and Arizona Diamondbacks. Brett Fischer, PT, has been with the Arizona Cardinals for 14th years!

Ep. 80- How to thrive in professional sports2024-10-29T11:38:23-07:00
1 09, 2022

The Need for an Off-Season

2024-10-29T11:38:26-07:00

By: Garrett Johnson, PT, DPT

Children are often asked what they would like to be when they grow up. Among many job titles, “professional athlete” is often listed. What is different about that title, though, is that children, parents, and coaches take steps to try to make that childhood dream a reality. Part […]

The Need for an Off-Season2024-10-29T11:38:26-07:00
31 05, 2022

Ep. 74- Our responsibility in the rise of UCL injuries

2024-10-29T11:38:37-07:00

The statistics are staggering...our role is crucial.  Tune in as Paul Gagliano leads a discussion with Keisuke Kanno and Dan Miriovsky, on the epidemic of UCL injuries and the responsibility of the physical therapist in management and education.

Ep. 74- Our responsibility in the rise of UCL injuries2024-10-29T11:38:37-07:00
19 11, 2020

10 Exercises to Improve Your Vertical Jump

2024-10-29T11:31:31-07:00

By: Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS, FIT Coordinator

In sports, your vertical jump can be the deciding factor between a win and a loss. It can differentiate whether or not you secure that rebound, block that volleyball spike, or come down with that last second hail-mary. Furthermore, having a good vertical jump is often correlated with several […]

10 Exercises to Improve Your Vertical Jump2024-10-29T11:31:31-07:00
13 08, 2020

How to Prep Your Arm for Throwing

2024-06-10T15:32:40-07:00

In sports such and baseball and softball, maintaining the health of your throwing arm is paramount to a long and successful season, and overall playing career. During the season, there are various measures and precautions in place in order to combat the stress that is put on the arm by repetitive throwing. These can include […]

How to Prep Your Arm for Throwing2024-06-10T15:32:40-07:00