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Physical Therapy

23 02, 2022

Ep. 72 – Do you even stretch, bro?

2024-10-29T11:38:45-07:00

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. 72 – Do you even stretch, bro?2024-10-29T11:38:45-07:00
27 01, 2022

Ep. 71- GooglePT: Ankle Sprains

2024-10-29T11:38:47-07:00

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.

Ep. 71- GooglePT: Ankle Sprains2024-10-29T11:38:47-07:00
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
7 09, 2021

5 Things You Might Not Know About Physical Therapy

2024-02-29T17:04:19-07:00

Over the years, the field of physical therapy has been constantly evolving how and what we can treat. Spooner has been right in the center of this growth, extending our breadth of expertise in ways that allow us to help more people than ever before! 

Here are 5 things you might not know […]

5 Things You Might Not Know About Physical Therapy2024-02-29T17:04:19-07:00
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
6 08, 2021

What is Cupping? A Guide to Cupping Therapy

2023-09-08T14:49:57-07:00

Remember when Michael Phelps showed up to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics with round bruises covering his back? That was the start of a mainstream conversation around the practice of cupping – which actually has roots in ancient Chinese and Egyptian medicine. 

Years after Phelps kicked off the global phenomenon, cupping has remained […]
What is Cupping? A Guide to Cupping Therapy2023-09-08T14:49:57-07:00
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
23 07, 2021

Reclaim Control of Your Bladder: How PT Can Help You Recover From Pregnancy

2023-11-10T16:44:54-07:00

By Rathika “Rinku” Bhakta, PT, DPT

As wild as statistics go, 25% of women experience stress urinary incontinence as a result of some sort of pelvic floor dysfunction. This includes the huge change that occurs in your body, namely to the pelvic floor, during pre- and post-partum. Stress urinary incontinence occurs when there is an increase […]

Reclaim Control of Your Bladder: How PT Can Help You Recover From Pregnancy2023-11-10T16:44:54-07:00
7 07, 2021

Why You Should Be Rolling Out Your Feet

2023-09-08T14:50:58-07:00

If there’s one part of our body that deserves a little extra love and attention, it’s our feet! They are what connect us to the ground, providing the balance and stability necessary for everyday life. Because our feet are so often overlooked, we don’t usually think to take care of them until after we’re […]

Why You Should Be Rolling Out Your Feet2023-09-08T14:50:58-07:00