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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

23 12, 2021

Ep. 70: “More Research is Needed:” Application Matters

2025-03-04T14:27:15-07:00

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. 70: “More Research is Needed:” Application Matters2025-03-04T14:27:15-07:00
28 10, 2021

Ep. 69: “More Research is Needed:” Research is Everything vs Function is Everything

2025-03-04T14:25:52-07:00

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. 69: “More Research is Needed:” Research is Everything vs Function is Everything2025-03-04T14:25:52-07:00
25 08, 2021

Ep. 68- You down with O/PT? Yeah you know me!

2025-03-04T14:28:19-07:00

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. 68- You down with O/PT? Yeah you know me!2025-03-04T14:28:19-07:00
28 07, 2021

Ep. 67- Engage. Intervene. Train. Three key characteristics for therapist success

2025-03-04T14:40:09-07:00

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.

Ep. 67- Engage. Intervene. Train. Three key characteristics for therapist success2025-03-04T14:40:09-07:00
27 05, 2021

Ep. 66- Key to Success: Being a lifelong learner

2025-03-04T14:35:35-07:00

Learning. Progression. Mindset. Comfortable being uncomfortable. Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT and Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, ATC are joined today by Keisuke Kanno (K2), PT, DPT, FAFS, CSCS, the newest member of our Practice Performance team, and Bekah Hibbert, ATC, Director of Sports Medicine at Spooner Physical Therapy, to discuss the mentality of lifelong learning.

Ep. 66- Key to Success: Being a lifelong learner2025-03-04T14:35:35-07:00
28 04, 2021

Ep. 65- I’m a Neuro PT in an Ortho World

2025-03-04T14:36:54-07:00

Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT and Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, ATC are joined today by Tim Spooner, PT, FAFS and Alicia Dulaney, PT, DPT, NCS to discuss the role of neurologic based approaches in outpatient orthopedics.  Tim and Alicia both share their professional journey that has led to successful outcomes. The four discuss pathways for success for therapists who have a strong desire to improve the skillset and treatment philosophy. #Congratson31years #WeApologizeforDansAttempttoSing

Ep. 65- I’m a Neuro PT in an Ortho World2025-03-04T14:36:54-07:00
8 04, 2021

Ep. 64 – The Bumpy Transition

2025-03-26T15:40:45-07:00

DPT is joined bye Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE, Stephanie Winkler, PT, DPT and Dillon Moeller, PT, DPT, FAFS to discuss the transition from student to the professional life and tips to make the transition successful.

Ep. 64 – The Bumpy Transition2025-03-26T15:40:45-07:00
26 02, 2021

Ep. 63 – Not your typical sport

2025-03-04T14:44:26-07:00

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!

Ep. 63 – Not your typical sport2025-03-04T14:44:26-07:00
28 01, 2021

Ep. 62 – “Take Off Your Mask”

2024-07-08T09:45:58-07:00

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.

Ep. 62 – “Take Off Your Mask”2024-07-08T09:45:58-07:00
30 12, 2020

Ep. 61 – Silent but common

2025-03-04T14:45:53-07:00

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.

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Ep. 61 – Silent but common2025-03-04T14:45:53-07:00