Melissa Smith, DPT @MilestoneDocMel

Research PT | Developmental Peds & Neuromuscular | Doctor of Physical Therapy & Board Certified Peds | Views & tweets my own Joined February 2019

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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) @ParentProjectMD

6 months ago

🎉 BREAKING NEWS! #Duchenne #MuscularDystrophy is now included on the Recommended Newborn Screening Panel, making early diagnosis & care possible for newborns across the U.S. #NewbornScreening @MDAorg prnewswire.com/news-releases/… @MDAorg

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APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy @AcadPedPT

10 months ago

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Jill Heathcock, PT, MPT, PhD, as the next Editor in Chief of Pediatric Physical Therapy — effective January 1, 2026. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Linda Fetters for her decade of transformative leadership.

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11 months ago

Read our release at Sarepta.com.

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Neil Renic @NC_Renic

11 months ago

Don't forget, it's better to have a finished draft than a perfect draft! unfortunately, my draft is both unfinished and awful...

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JAMA Pediatrics @JAMAPediatrics

11 months ago

In children with toddler’s fractures, a removable boot was as effective as circumferential casting for pain recovery and demonstrated better outcomes for return to baseline activities, caregiver preferences, and childcare-related challenges. ja.ma/44PlQxK @NPoonai

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APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy @AcadPedPT

12 months ago

We are offering our new professionals and students and opportunity to attend this conference for free. Visit the link below to submit your nomination for the Annual Conference Attendance Scholarship Award. Deadline to apply is August 1st. pediatricapta.org/sl_files/21070…

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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) @ParentProjectMD

12 months ago

This week, the Senate is expected to vote on a broad budget reconciliation package that includes significant proposed changes to Medicaid, including stricter eligibility requirements and major funding reductions. Take action today: engage.parentprojectmd.org/component/sbxa…

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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) @ParentProjectMD

a year ago

Webinar recording now available: @Sarepta recently joined PPMD for a community webinar to share details from the company’s recent safety update on ELEVIDYS. Watch the recording now: parentprojectmd.org/aiovg_videos/w…

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Melissa Smith, DPT @MilestoneDocMel

a year ago

@NickHoopes_ Had this happen to me once too! 😂 I didn’t realize you had to justify the pneumatic + airless inserts vs standard. I’m sure you got it, but if you need my blurb for this happy to share!

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American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds

a year ago

Today's decision is about undermining independent medical expertise and will only further endanger the health of the American public, especially children. bit.ly/43Bwd80

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Melissa Smith, DPT @MilestoneDocMel

a year ago

The NCH Neuromuscular team is hiring another research PT! If you love neuromuscular and developmental pediatric populations, interdisciplinary clinics, clinical trials, and research, then this may be a great fit! …onwidechildrens.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NCHCaree…

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Melissa Smith, DPT @MilestoneDocMel

a year ago

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໊ @sonohoor

a year ago

i like staying up at unhumanly hours but i also like getting 12 hours of sleep do you see my problem

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Hadas Weiss @weiss_hadas

a year ago

submit to a different journal

ammar @ammrrashd

a year ago

Forgive or forget?

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a prednisone hate account @vvictorman_uel

a year ago

actually lowkey devastated how my generation is now going to be locked out of PhDs and becoming professors

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Pathways @PathwaysOrg

a year ago

Every time Baby sleeps, try Sleep Switch, Left, Right, Repeat! This simple trick helps prevent flat spots & tight neck muscles. Learn how it works & why it matters: pathways.org/do-the-sleep-s… #SleepSwitch #BabySleeping #SleepingTips #Parents

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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) @ParentProjectMD

a year ago

Our hearts ache for this family. We recognize the courage it takes to pursue new treatments, and this loss highlights the urgent need to fully understand the risks associated with gene therapy in our current therapeutic landscape to ensure patient safety. parentprojectmd.org/a-safety-updat…

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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) @ParentProjectMD

a year ago

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a young member of our community following treatment with ELEVIDYS. The individual with Duchenne received ELEVIDYS and later suffered from complications of acute liver failure.

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ugh @ughfinewhatever

a year ago

“love is in the air” WRONG. airborne diseases

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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) @ParentProjectMD

a year ago

This May, the ACHDNC plans to vote on whether to add #Duchenne to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) for #newbornscreening. To support a push for evidence about the impact of early diagnosis on outcomes, PPMD hosted the Duchenne Early Intervention Symposium.