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28 02, 2024

EP. 101- Keys to success in Sports Medicine!

2024-02-28T08:32:26-07:00

Dan and Bekah are joined on the podcast with Dr. Charles Peterson and Dr. Gary Waslewski. The four discuss the evolution of sports medicine and how collaboration of care is crucial for the success of your athlete. Dr. Waslewski and Dr. Peterson will be speaking at The Huddle Sports Medicine Conference April 5 and 6 […]

EP. 101- Keys to success in Sports Medicine!2024-02-28T08:32:26-07:00
22 02, 2024

The Pickleblog, Vol. 2

2024-02-22T14:30:10-07:00

By: Parker Hirsch, PT, DPT, FAS

Pickleball is gaining more and more popularity. And, as with any sport, injuries are on the rise.

It was estimated that Americans would spend up to $400 million in healthcare costs associated with a pickleball injury, and this cost is expected to rise as the sport gains popularity.

Pickleball requires you […]

The Pickleblog, Vol. 22024-02-22T14:30:10-07:00
15 11, 2023

Ep. 98- Dazed and Confused…you need a specialist

2023-11-15T13:34:47-07:00

In the fall of 2022, the International Conference for Concussion in Sport, released updated guidelines for management of post-concussive athletes. On today’s podcast, Dan and Bekah are joined by two experts, Dr Glynnis Zieman, MD and Dr. Tamara Mcleod, PhD, ATC. Together, they share information on the updated guidelines as well as additional resources. […]

Ep. 98- Dazed and Confused…you need a specialist2023-11-15T13:34:47-07:00
29 09, 2023

Ep. 95- Communicate, must we

2023-10-30T15:24:10-07:00

When emotions are high…intelligence is low!  This is an episode you do not want to miss! Dan and Paul are joined on the podcast with Jamey Schrier. Jamey is the owner of Practice Freedom U.  The three discuss communication skills and steps to take control of your emotions when tensions run high. Communication is a […]

Ep. 95- Communicate, must we2023-10-30T15:24:10-07:00
3 05, 2023

Ep. 90- The Pubescent Athlete

2023-09-23T20:21:51-07:00

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 Athlete2023-09-23T20:21:51-07:00
13 04, 2023

Hydrate… or Die-drate 

2023-09-08T14:13:44-07:00

Written by: Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS, FRAS, FRC/MS

There are three functional pillars you cannot live without: Oxygen, water, and sleep. They are absolutely vital to your ability to survive, let alone your ability to function throughout the day. Taking time to breathe, rest, and hydrate will not only help you feel […]

Hydrate… or Die-drate 2023-09-08T14:13:44-07:00
19 01, 2023

How Being a PT Technician Prepared Me for School

2023-09-08T14:15:53-07:00

Your individual needs are so important to us. Spooner therapists work on a team with their technician to provide for you the best care possible so you can achieve your movement goals.

Spooner physical therapy (PT) and hand technicians are often aspiring to go on to higher education- such as a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, a […]

How Being a PT Technician Prepared Me for School2023-09-08T14:15:53-07:00
29 07, 2022

Ep. 76- More Research is Needed: The value of your patient PLUS research

2023-09-23T20:36:27-07:00

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. 76- More Research is Needed: The value of your patient PLUS research2023-09-23T20:36:27-07:00
26 07, 2022

Ep. 75- More Research is Needed: Can research be wrong?

2023-09-23T20:36:55-07:00

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. 75- More Research is Needed: Can research be wrong?2023-09-23T20:36:55-07:00
26 05, 2022

Can you exercise while pregnant?

2023-09-08T14:40:27-07:00

There are many changes to a woman’s body during pregnancy. Ligaments begin to stretch to support the uterus, feet may or may not swell and ache, and, most notably, the bump grows throughout the term. However, the mother’s heart rate has some noticeable changes during pregnancy as well.  

In a study monitoring resting […]

Can you exercise while pregnant?2023-09-08T14:40:27-07:00

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