THERAPISTS IN MOTION
Welcome to Therapists In Motion, brought to you by Spooner. Your hosts, Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC and Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT work in a multi-clinic private practice based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. Through collaboration and discussion with dynamic leaders in the profession of physical therapy, their goal is to educate and engage the listener while providing a platform to elevate the profession.
Therapists in Motion was designed for you, if you are a treating therapist with a focus is on developing clinical and professional excellence. The mission is always to positively impact your patients’ experience and their outcome. If you have questions, would like to suggest a topic or just want to say “Hi” you can contact us directly at therapistsinmotion@spoonerpt.com.
Ep. 77- It’s NOT your fault
No, this is not a risk management discussion, but rather a discussion focused on voids in many therapists knowledge! Dan Miriovsky is joined by Paul Gagliano and Keisuke Kanno to discuss the concepts from the science of exercise of energy systems, load and intensity!
Ep. 76- More Research is Needed: The value of your patient PLUS research
Being a good consumer of research is part of our professional responsibility. Today, Dan Miriovsky is joined by Paul Gagliano and Keisuke Kanno to discuss levels of evidence and how we find time to integrate research into our clinical practice. The three discuss not underestimating the power of the patient in front of you to assist with building your body of knowledge. There are some incredible nuggets to assist with developing pattern recognition and clinical reasoning for daily benefits.
Ep. 75- More Research is Needed: Can research be wrong?
Being a good consumer of research is a crucial aspect of our professional responsibility. Today, Paul Gagliano is joined by Keisuke Kanno and Dan Miriovsky to continue the series, More Research is Needed. The three discuss the question whether or not research can be wrong. They discuss two different articles during this episode, “Formal Physical Therapy after Total Hip Arthroplasty is Not Required” and “Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Study of Patients One Year Postsurgery.”
Ep. 74- Our responsibility in the rise of UCL injuries
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. 73- The Huddle Highlights
You do not want to miss this episode, as Dan Miriovsky and Bekah Hibbert, share some of the highlights from “The Huddle 2022” sports medicine conference. If you missed this conference, check out this debrief and then purchase the on-demand package to catch all the action and information! The Huddle: Virtual
Ep. 72 – Do you even stretch, bro?
Bro, stretching, really? Mobility, stability, mostability, stamobility, creating mobility without stability creates instability…Holy cow my brain hurts. Dan Miriovsky is joined once again by Keisuke Kanno and John Kline for a philosophical discussion surrounding mobility versus stability. You will see this trio challenged by the questions and we hope it stimulates thoughts and discussions amongst you and your colleagues.
Ep. 71- GooglePT: Ankle Sprains
Our popular series makes a triumph return in 2022 as Dan Miriovsky is joined by Keisuke Kanno and John Kline to discuss ankle sprains. The three take time to not only discuss commonly found exercises on google, but they integrate a review article published in December of 2020 in the World Journal of Orthopedics, ‘Acute ankle sprains in athletes: Clinical aspects and algorithmic approach’ to drive the discussion.
Coming March 2022, The Huddle. Join us for an incredible Sports Medicine conference!
Acute ankle sprains in athletes: Clinical aspects and algorithmic approach
Ep. 70: “More Research is Needed:” Application Matters
The second edition of “More Research is Needed” with a practical example on how to read and interrupt research. Paul Gagliano, Keisuke Kanno and Dan Miriovsky join together to discuss, “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Open Chain Exercises after ACL Reconstruction” from JOSPT Sept 2020. They discuss the three main points of the article and how it can be utilized during programming for patients.
Ep. 69: “More Research is Needed:” Research is Everything vs Function is Everything
A new series to focus on improving the ability to be a consumer of research. Paul Gagliano PT, DPT, Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, ATC and Keisuke Kanno, PT, DPT, FAFS, CSCS gather together to kick off this series. The three discuss the spectrum from ‘research is everything’ to ‘function is everything.’ This theoretical discussion will lead you thinking about how you consume research and implement into your clinical care.
Ep. 68- You down with O/PT? Yeah you know me!
You down with O/PT? Wait, I know what a PT is and does, but what about an OT? Occupational therapist, Natalie Black OT, MOT, joins the pod today to discuss with Dan Miriovsky and Paul Gagliano the similarities and differences between physical and occupational therapy.
Ep. 67- Engage. Intervene. Train. Three key characteristics for therapist success
Engage. Intervene. Train. It is time for an update…a fresh logo matched with new theme music and what do you get, a significant piece of wisdom! Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT and Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, ATC are joined by Tim Spooner, PT, FAFS to discuss the key characteristics of therapists that will be successful in the healthcare biosphere moving forward.