Podcasts about spooner physical therapy

This week on the Price for Paradise podcast, we welcome back Austin Pitchford, a physical therapist from Spooner Physical Therapy, for an in-depth conversation about shoulder health. We dive into the anatomy of the shoulder, how it functions, and the common injuries Austin encounters daily in his practice—like rotator cuff issues, frozen shoulder, and more. Austin shares insights on how to train for shoulder stability and function, offering practical advice to improve movement and prevent injury. This is a high-level discussion that could help many people, but if you're dealing with pain or injury, the best course of action is always to consult with experts who have the knowledge and experience to guide you toward recovery. Don't miss this informative and valuable episode!

Transforming Physical Therapy: A Conversation with Tim SpoonerIs the physical therapy profession on the verge of a revolution? In this episode, we sit down with Tim Spooner, CEO and founder of Spooner Physical Therapy, to explore why now is the perfect time to be part of this field, despite the departure of 20,000 physical therapists last year. Tim delves into the $600 billion musculoskeletal industry, exposing inefficiencies and challenging outdated insurance models. He calls for a shift toward innovative payment systems that can transform both patient care and professional satisfaction.Key Takeaways:Addressing inefficiencies in the $600B musculoskeletal industryEmbracing new payment models to enhance care and satisfactionExpanding physical therapy beyond rehabilitation to wellnessLeveraging subscription systems and virtual consultationsThe role of virtual assistants in healthcare innovationProactive workplace care for injury prevention and supportVirtual Rockstars specialize in helping support or replace all non-clinical roles.Book a free call to learn how a Virtual Rockstar can help scale your physical therapy practice.Subscribe here to our completely free Stress-Free PT Newsletter for your weekly dose of joy.

Talking all things pelvic floor, physical therapy, and overall health with the great and powerful Dr. Carrie Yaeger. Carrie is a PT, DPT, Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner who also serves as the Regional Director of Clinical Operations at Spooner Physical Therapy. She believes in treating the whole person and considering all aspects of the patient's health to most effectively help them return to optimal function. She is an amazing human you guys will love the episode. You can learn more about Carrie HERE and on IG Love our Content? Drop us a quick review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE Week Trial of Our APP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Built Different Mastermind Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to talk more? Schedule a Call with Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our Sponsors: My Creatine & Coffee Code JSF for 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AG1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DrinkAG1.com/jeremyscott⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free year supply of vitamin D3 with 5 free travel packs or want a FREE sample? Shoot us a DM and ask! Sleeves Sold Separately My Workout Gear -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleevessoldseparately.com/collections/jscott⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Code JSCOTT15 for 15% off all clothes & gear Jaylab Pro Our Protein, Turmeric, Collagen, Krill Oil - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jeremyscottfitness.jaylabpro.com/products.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Code JSF40 for 40% off Collagen if you wish to try it. Dry Farms Wine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dryfarmwines.com/jeremyscottfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Each new member will earn an extra bottle for just a penny with their first order of wine when they use this link.

Welcome to the HealthspanMD Podcast, hosted by Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, a board-certified cardiologist and the creator of HealthspanMD. In today's episode, we delve into a vital topic for maintaining a long and vibrant life: muscle health. **Timestamps:** 00:00 Introduction: Dr. Hurst introduces the importance of muscle health as we age and the common struggles people face, such as lifting grandkids or everyday objects. 00:43 Importance of Muscle: Dr. Hurst discusses why muscle health is crucial for overall well-being, including its impact on metabolism, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and more. 03:05 Muscle and Resilience: Exploring the connection between muscle health and resilience, especially in recovery from surgeries and hospitalizations. 05:20 Special Guest Introduction: Ryan Neslund PT, DPT, CSCS, Clinic Director from Spooner Physical Therapy Biltmore, joins the podcast to share his expertise on muscle health, strength training, and injury prevention. 07:33 Role of Muscle in Longevity: Ryan and Dr. Hurst discuss how strength training improves resilience and overall health, emphasizing the mental and physical benefits. 09:53 Starting Strength Training: Ryan offers advice on beginning a strength training regimen safely, including the importance of expert guidance and the role of physical therapy. 12:15 Overcoming Barriers: Addressing common psychological and physical barriers to strength training, including injury concerns and misconceptions about bulking up. 14:32 Personalized Training Plans: How physical therapists can provide personalized exercise plans to accommodate individual needs and limitations. 16:51 Prevention and Injury: The role of physical therapy in injury prevention and the importance of consulting experts before starting a new exercise regimen. 19:13 Building Muscle Safely: Tips for safe strength training, including the importance of proper technique and avoiding overtraining. 21:35 Choosing the Right Trainer: Guidelines for selecting a personal trainer who understands your age group and physical condition. 23:58 Insurance and Physical Therapy: Navigating insurance coverage for physical therapy and the benefits of direct access to physical therapists. 26:23 Proactive Health Approach: The evolving role of physical therapy in proactive health management and chronic disease prevention. 28:44 Effective Strength Training: Setting realistic goals and expectations for building muscle and the importance of a gradual approach. 31:05 Balance and Stability Training: The significance of stability and balance exercises in preventing injuries, particularly in older adults. 33:06 Recovery and Rest: Understanding the role of rest and recovery in a strength training program and avoiding burnout. 35:16 Muscle Building Expectations: Setting realistic expectations for muscle building, especially in older adults, and the concept of muscle memory. 37:40 Case Study: Dr. Hurst shares an inspiring case study of a patient who successfully built muscle and lost fat post-ICU stay. 39:59 Exciting Developments: Ryan discusses new initiatives at Spooner Physical Therapy, including their new app and membership programs. 42:25 Final Thoughts: Dr. Hurst and Ryan emphasize the importance of physical therapy in maintaining health and longevity and how to get started. Join us as we explore the vital role of muscle health in achieving a long, vibrant life with expert insights from Dr. Hurst and Ryan Neslund PT, DPT, CSCS. Don't forget to leave us a review and follow us on our social media channels @HealthspanMD for more health tips and updates.

How does the patient experience impact business success? Michelle Babcock, MSPT, Chief Experience Officer at Spooner Physical Therapy, shares her expertise about using data to improve the patient experience. From understanding patient loyalty to measuring patient experience quality in PT, Michelle along with host, Liz Heckmueller, DPT, discuss the crucial link between employee engagement and patient outcomes. Join us as we uncover key insights that empower rehab therapists to provide exceptional care, optimize patient satisfaction, and foster a supportive and growth-oriented environment.   Learn more: https://www.spoonerpt.com/ https://bit.ly/webptreport23 https://www.webpt.com/podcast

For today's episode, my guest is Ben Kelto!Ben is a physical therapist, and clinical director of Spooner Physical Therapy in Chandler, AZ Ben is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and has a strong background in athletics. As a former college wrestler, Ben has a unique understanding of what it takes to get an athlete from the table to back out on the field.One of the things I like about Ben  is that he employs a pragmatic approach towards therapy utilizing a wide variety of evidence inventions So he's not married to one specific single technique.I've seen him first hand, utilize methods that are outside of the box but all w/ the aim of helping his patients achieve their goals.In today's episode, Ben and center much of of our conversation around BFR or blood flow restriction training, which is a technique that becoming increasingly popular in the physical therapy space and even bleeding into the performance space as well.  Traditionally BFR has been used for post op patients but Ben utilizes it in some unique ways, which we discuss We also discuss topics such as:The gaps in return to play protocols Addressing patients from a holistic point of view Therapist to strength coach communication The origins of BFRHow BFR can be implemented Some BFR benefits And of course, so much more!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@igniteperformance.netEpisode Resources:Spooner's  Website Ben's Email: b.kelto@spoonerpt.com BFR Research paper 1BFR Research paper 2BFR Research paper 3

Trisha's guest this week is Tim Spooner, physical therapist and president/CEO of Spooner Physical Therapy and Proactive MSD. He started Spooner Physical Therapy over 30 years ago, and it has now grown to 22 locations to serve the needs of his patients.  Along the way, where he has had to purchase or develop buildings, he has become a physician owner of real estate as a result. Tim has invested in his own sites and he is also a partner in multi-tenant medical buildings. In this episode, we talk about… [2:51] How Tim started Proactive MSD [6:18] Why Tim was drawn to physical therapy [7:08] Tim's decision to go into private practice [8:35] The first site of Spooner Physical Therapy [9:04] The growth and expansion of Spooner Physical Therapy [10:21] Investing in real estate for private practice and partnering with other physician owners [12:36] The importance of surrounding yourself with a great team as a physician owner [15:48] Tim's first job in the Youth Conservation Corps [16:22] If he was not a physical therapist, Tim would be a teacher [17:08] What Tim is reading for information and inspiration [19:07] The desire to heal combined with training needed to fulfill that passion [21:13] Training for leadership [25:34] Advice for physicians looking to invest in or grow their first private practice office Links to resources: Spooner Physical Therapy: https://www.spoonerpt.com Proactive MSD: https://www.proactivemsd.com Subscribe, rate and review: www.providerspropertiesandperformance.com Schedule a healthcare real estate investment strategy consultation: https://docproperties.com/free-consultation-trisha-talbot/ About Trisha: WEBSITE: www.docproperties.com LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishatalbot/ Email inquiries to: info@docproperties.com

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.

In episode 17 I get to interview Timothy Spooner, Founder, and President of Spooner Physical Therapy in Phoenix, AZ. https://www.spoonerpt.com  Tim is passionate about changing the healthcare environment and delivery, and shares how all business owners can reduce their healthcare spending, a bigger and bigger line item on everyone’s P&L. He also talks to Physical Therapists in particular about the opportunities to help reduce the MSK (musculoskeletal) spending that all businesses are facing.  Tim shares lessons from his 30 years in business, and how he is still learning and changing how he sees his role in the world.  Tim recommends Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box, by the Arbinger Institute, and the CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream: How to Deliver World Class Healthcare to Your Employees at Half the Cost, by Dave Chase. We both highly recommend following Dave Chase on Twitter.  If healthcare spending and disruption are on your mind at all, I know you will enjoy my conversation with Tim. 

Read the blog here. Welcome to the Executive Innovation Show Podcast, brought to you by One Touch Telehealth. During this podcast, host Carrie Chitsey talks with Tim Spooner. Tim Spooner is a CEO and Physical Therapist, a self-insured owner of Spooner Physical Therapy with 22 locations, and founder of Spooner MSD Solutions. Tim is on the front lines fighting for employers to receive the best care, at the best price for their employees. As both a buyer and provider of healthcare, Tim is in a unique position to understand the obstacles many employers face when it comes to medical overspend.Listen to this episode of The Executive Innovation Show Podcast as we discuss: Overnight, healthcare executives had to detect and comprehend how to keep patients safe during this Coronavirus pandemic. From virtual payments to virtual care, the healthcare industry had to adapt. Tim Spooner describes their strategic moves across locations to keep patients out of the waiting room and ER. There are a lot of lessons learned from COVID and new gameplans to be strategized. In a post-COVID world, do we bring everything back within the four walls or do we continue with virtual care? Is telehealth for physical therapy here to stay? What does Tim Spooner think? Listen to his answer here. Are seniors able to adapt to telehealth? Carrie Chitsey and Tim Spooner provide examples of the positive outcomes they’ve seen within the senior community and virtual health. What is a musculoskeletal disorder and did you know that it affects four out of five people that are walking around every day? Tim Spooner details how they are working to care for patients before they need surgery. While MSD patients are normally perceived as seniors or blue-collar workers, this is not always the case. What shifts are being seen between the younger and older generations regarding treatment?85% to 90% of musculoskeletal disorders can be treated with conservative care, but why aren’t they? At times, patients can delay treatment until it becomes worse - leading to the prescription of opioids and possibly addiction. Can we stop some of the trickle effects of opioid addiction with proactive physical therapy?As always we ask, what is keeping Tim Spooner up at night? Find out by listening to the podcast. Learn more about how Tim Spooner and Spooner Physical Therapy help people achieve health through movement here. Have you watched our recent webinar? One Touch Telehealth’s on-demand telehealth webinar, “COVID Telehealth Adoption: Why Simple Patient & Physician Experience is Critical” is now available here. Support the show (http://www.helpinghumans.care)

Steve chats with Tim Spooner, CEO of Spooner Physical Therapy. They discuss how he was able to increase the revenue of his practice as well as decrease the cost of his employee benefits all by changing the conversation with insurance carriers. Connect with Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-spooner-0a3b673/Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-watson-cpa/*************************Are your employees okay with another year of insurance rate increases? Visit Trendbreakers.com to find out more on how I was able to lower the cost of benefits by 1k/employee which allow us to invest those savings back into the company and the employees.

Recovery continued, this discussion focuses on sleep and tech tools in the tool bag. On this episode Dan is joined by Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS, DN, Cert ASTYM, of the Fischer Institute, a division of Spooner Physical Therapy, and Jennifer Lee, PT, DPT, FAFS.  Together the three discuss the last two vital components of … Continue reading Ep. 54- Zzzzz’s and Blasters- Recovery Part 2 →

Recovery is about more than just proper utilization of cryotherapy. On this episode Dan is joined by Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS, DN, Cert ASTYM and Brett Fischer, PT, ATC, CSCS, DN, Cert. ASTYM, of the Fischer Institute, a division of Spooner Physical Therapy.  Together the three discuss the first two vital components of recovery: … Continue reading Ep. 52- Recovery- Don’t just cryo-about it… →

There is a growing epidemic of youth specialization, what is our professional responsibility is combating this epidemic? Dan and Paul return to podcasting in 2020 and are joined for our newest member of Practice Performance team, Brett Fischer, PT, ATC, CSCS.  Spooner Physical Therapy has recently teamed up with the Fischer Institute for Physical Therapy … Continue reading Ep. 51- Put me in coach…I’m ready to play! →

Part two of the strategies to avoid burnout, once again hosted by Jennifer Lee.  Jennifer is joined by Dan Miriovsky and Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS and clinic director with Spooner Physical Therapy at the Scottsdale location. During this discussion, Jennifer leads the therapists down a path to assist with utilizing strategies to find different … Continue reading Ep. 34- Burnout- Strategies in Your Daily Treatment Life →

Tim Spooner, PT, FAFS is the owner and CEO of Spooner Physical Therapy, an 18-location outpatient private practice in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Tim opened Spooner Physical Therapy in 1990 with the philosophy that every patient should be empowered with the knowledge and ability to function at their highest level and promote healing. Over time, Health in Motion has become the Spooner tagline. Tim has deeply embedded the idea of clinical and conceptual motion into the vision and the culture of the organization, embracing motion as being healthy in all aspects. Tim maintains a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota, along with a completed Fellowship of Applied Functional Science (AFS) through the Gray Institute.  He has been using AFS strategies for nearly 30 years to treat his patients, as well as to coach, mentor and train the therapists within his company.    LaRissa has four years of clinical experience with treating individuals with breast cancer.  She graduated from Creighton University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010. Upon her graduation LaRissa possessed a passion to make a difference in people’s lives, being on the cutting edge of cancer and orthopedic rehabilitation, and acting as an advocate for her patients.   She possesses an in-depth knowledge of and empathy for the emotional and psychological stresses that can accompany the diagnosis of breast cancer.  Her passion is to revolutionize the way that women recover from mastectomies, lumpectomies and diagnosis of breast cancer. She pursues this through innovative education, evidence based rehabilitation, advanced manual therapy techniques, and return to fitness programs that promote three dimensional training.  LaRissa is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science from the Gary Gray Institute and is trained in assessing the body three dimensionally to achieve lasting results for her patients.  While she is trying to change the world one breast at a time, she is also focused on her other passions: running, hiking and spending time with her family and husband Benjamin.   www.spoonerpt.com

Dr. Foucrier has been a treating physical therapist for 4 years, obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Regis University in 2011. As a graduate of two Jesuit institutions, Seattle University (Undergraduate) and Regis University (Graduate), his philosophy of practice centers on education and access to research-based treatment modalities and functional movement. He has been working with Spooner Physical Therapy since 2012 during which he’s adopted a very dynamic treatment method, which incorporates guided treatment and patient centered values.   Jeff is very passionate about International Medicine and promoting Social Justice, as well as access to skilled care for all populations of people. This has led to international trips to Neuva Rosita, Mexico in 2009 and 2010, as well as Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2011. Within the clinic he strives to offer comprehensive care with an emphasis in orthopedics.  He has a special interest in treating myofascial pain syndromes, head-aches, vestibular dysfunctions, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) and neck pain.   Jeff has undergone self-guided studies in orthopedics, which has led to an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Board Certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). Additionally, he has received training and certification for the treatment of myofascial trigger-points (CMTPT) from Dr. Jan Dommerholt PT, DPT, MPS, DAAPM, a leader in the field of intramuscular therapy and pain management, through Myopain Seminars.   Outside of the clinic his passions include his wife Tammy, young daughter Liliana, as well as an active life-style that reflects his own love for camping, hiking, cycling, and running. Jeff has a deep-seeded affection for the ocean, as a native of Seattle, Washington, as well as the mountains after spending some time in Denver, Colorado for his graduate studies.   www.spoonerpt.com

46% of the adult population has active headaches…Dan and Paul are joined by Jeff Foucrier, PT, DPT, OCS, Assistant Clinical Professor with Northern Arizona University and part time staff physical therapist at Spooner Physical Therapy.  Jeff brings a level of expertise and passion to the treatment of headaches.  Jeff provides great insight into neurovascular headaches … Continue reading Ep. 11- 46% of Adults have this condition… →