Matt Heintzelman. PT, DPT

Podcast | PTJ Author Interview: Credentialism and the CAPTE 50 Percent Requirement Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

🎙️ 🧑‍🎓 An important listen for PT #Educators: an interview with author Andrew Hogan about his recently published perspective on the #CAPTE standard requiring at least 50% of core faculty in all DPT education programs hold an academic doctorate of PhD, EdD, or ScD.

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Assessment of Physiological Signals from Photoplethysmography Sensors Compared to an Electrocardiogram Sensor: A Validation Study in Daily Life Wearables with photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors are being increasingly used in clinical research as a non-invasive, inexpensive method for remote monitoring of physiological health. Ensuring the acc...

HRV (when not measured overnight) is not a PPG-derived metric.

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RFK Jr. Falsely Claims Measles Vax Causes Deaths 'Every Year' Vaccine expert debunks recent statements from nation's top health official

Thank you, Paul Offit, MD, for pushing back on RFK Jr.'s lies. It's a tough job.

"RFK Jr. Falsely Claims Measles Vax Causes Deaths 'Every Year"

#MedSky

Powerful message in this resignation letter

“Infectious diseases — like measles and polio — know no borders, meaning under-immunization anywhere can have consequences everywhere."

Nina Kuscsik, First Woman to Win Boston Marathon, Dies at 86 Overcoming male resistance, she became the first woman to enter the New York City Marathon and the first official female winner of the Boston event.

Nina Kuscsik, the first woman to enter the New York City Marathon and the first official female winner of the Boston Marathon, has died at 86.

YouTube video by tennesseejed93 SchoolHouse Rock - No More Kings

I had no idea this existed. Too bad it doesn't fit on a sign. youtu.be/WvOZs3g3qIo?...

OrthoPaedia Orthopaedia is a peer-reviewed resource in musculoskeletal medicine, distributed free of charge by The CODMAN Group

Orthopedic students, residents, and educators: Bookmark this!
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#OrthoSky

Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis Reduces Fatigue Severity and Impact: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials AbstractObjective. Regular physical activity is a recommended behavioral goal for persons with multiple sclerosis. This review aimed to determine the effec

In a meta-analysis of 17 studies, meeting physical activity guidelines meaningfully reduced the severity and impact of #fatigue in #MultipleSclerosis:

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#PhysioSky #MedSky 🧪🧠🏃‍♂️

FDA is demanding that Novavax complete another RCT if their COVID-19 vaccine is to gain a BLA (i.e., full licensure). This will likely be prohibitively expensive for them to do. It has been suggested that the decisions to delay Novavax's approval were in part mediated by Makary, which is...

🧠 Clinicians: Have you treated exertional heat stroke?
Join Drs. Yeargin, Lopez, Scarneo-Miller & Eason in a study on CNS dysfunction in EHS cases.
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🟢 Imaging of muscle injuries in soccer

This comprehensive review highlights the roles of ultrasound and MRI in diagnosis, grading, and return-to-play decisions.

Read here 👉 rdcu.be/efEzX

#SkeletalRadiology

“…it doesn’t matter how many sycophants, reporters, fringe scientists, congressmen, and social media followers rise to support him (RFK). The only thing that matters is that none of it is true. And scientific truths win out in the end.”

YouTube video by Mark Rober Can You Fool A Self Driving Car?

Will this be the Tesla Killer ❓
I'm thinking Mark Rober might get a call from Elon Musk👇
Over 10 million views in 24h
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Walz: "The idea that the secretary of education would not know what IDEA is -- individuals with disability in education act -- that's like your mechanic not knowing how to put air in your tire. And she's in charge of this nation's education progress. It is catastrophic."

Confirmed measles case in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, under investigation, officials say Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating and contact tracing after a child was diagnosed with measles.

Non-paywalled version...
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SMA’s Concussion poster, based on the Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport, guides treatment, recovery & return to play.

A huge thanks to our partners for helping reach 38,000+ schools & clubs.
👉 Download at zurl.co/JOxR5

#SMAReturnToPlay #SoundMindSoundBody

Philly!
Go Eagles!!

Since its start in 2003 during the George W. Bush administration, Pepfar is estimated to have delivered lifesaving treatment to as many as 25 mill people in 54 countries. It was due for a five-year reauthorization in 2023, but it survived a Repb effort to end the program and was renewed for 1 year.

Trump Pauses Disbursements to Program Supplying H.I.V. Treatment Worldwide (Gift Article) Pepfar, which is estimated to have delivered lifesaving treatment to as many as 25 million people in 54 countries, faces a funding delay of as long as 180 days.

Pepfar, which is estimated to have delivered lifesaving treatment as many as 25 million people in 54 countries, faces a funding delay of as long as 180 days. Story by @apoorvanyt.bsky.social [Gift link] www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...

CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) has provided real-time data and analysis about disease outbreaks and emerging health threats without a break every week since 1960.

Until today.

Nice. Will an English version be available soon?

This made my morning. I just had this discussion with a parent and their advocate in an IEP this week. I try to keep parents and advocates Strengths focused and N of 1. Norm comparisons are a small part of the overall picture. Hope your IEP meeting was constructive.

Sport Nets Portable 4x8 Soccer Goal Metal Tip at Top of Post & Instruction Manual Cover

#WARNING - @cpsc.gov warns consumers to immediately stop using Sport Nets 4x8 Portable Soccer Goals due to impalement hazard; One Death Reported.

Do not to buy these soccer goals. If you own one, do not sell it or give it away.

Details: www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...

Yes, on pre op ROM & deformity. But w/ highly skilled surgeons like some we have here in Philly, it did not seem to matter. I was looking for ROM achieved by surgeon on the table and post op ROM and recovery. I tried long ago to assemble a study but never got buy in from the right people to support

TY for sharing @retlouping.bsky.social Do you know of any studies re: the relation of operative ROM and post-op ROM across the recovery timeline? I’ve seen studies re time from surgical open to close and post op complications but nothing specific to ROM. I appreciate your postings.

Thanks for sharing

2 VERY different sports. I was fortunate to have a great powerlifting coach. No lifting injuries over 10 years of competitive powerlifting. I am grateful for my coach. That experience led to my career as a PT.

Exercise snacks and physical fitness in sedentary populations Physical inactivity remains a pressing global public health concern. Prolonged periods of sedentary behavior have been linked to heightened risks of n…

Exercise ‘snacks’: “In comparison to traditional forms of exercise, exercise snacks is a viable, time-efficient, and convenient strategy that lead to improvement in cardiovascular fitness, metabolic capacity, and muscular function in sedentary individuals”🧪 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Totally stealing the phrase “Exercise Snacks” for my work as a school based PT. Kiddos can have an “Exercise Snack” for an energy boost to get through the day. Thanks for sharing