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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

19 09, 2019

Ep. 49- Concussions

2025-03-04T15:08:26-07:00

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!

Ep. 49- Concussions2025-03-04T15:08:26-07:00
29 08, 2019

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

2023-09-25T09:40:27-07:00

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!

Ep. 48- An Army to lean on to make us better2023-09-25T09:40:27-07:00
30 07, 2019

Ep. 47- GooglePT: Watch me whip…

2025-03-04T15:09:29-07:00

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!

Ep. 47- GooglePT: Watch me whip…2025-03-04T15:09:29-07:00
30 06, 2019

Ep. 46- She comes first…

2023-09-25T09:40:51-07:00

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

Ep. 46- She comes first…2023-09-25T09:40:51-07:00
16 05, 2019

Ep. 45- GooglePT: Low Back Pain Exercises

2023-09-25T09:41:02-07:00

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!

Ep. 45- GooglePT: Low Back Pain Exercises2023-09-25T09:41:02-07:00
26 04, 2019

Ep. 44- A Mother is Born

2024-06-28T15:49:35-07:00

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 ACOG guidelines and the importance of caring for new mothers!

Ep. 44- A Mother is Born2024-06-28T15:49:35-07:00
18 04, 2019

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

2024-06-28T15:50:04-07:00

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 full functional capacity.

www.grayinstitute.com 

www.pelvicsolutions.com

Ep. 43- The lack of thunder…down…under!2024-06-28T15:50:04-07:00
28 03, 2019

Ep. 42- Mechanics. PT Role in throwing mechanics

2025-03-26T15:40:47-07:00

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.

Ep. 42- Mechanics. PT Role in throwing mechanics2025-03-26T15:40:47-07:00
21 03, 2019

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

2025-03-26T15:40:49-07:00

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.

Ep. 41- So you’re telling me there’s a chance…2025-03-26T15:40:49-07:00