In this episode, we interview Dr. Thessa Hilgenkamp PhD one of the authors for the paper “Feasibility of Supramaximal Verification of Peak Oxygen Uptake of a Graded Maximal Treadmill Test in Adults With Intellectual Disability” published in the October 2017 issue of CPTJ. We also discuss the intersectional relationship between intellectual disability, physical activity, and cardiovascular disease.

In this episode, we discuss the Cardiopulmonary Research and Review lecture and paper with lead author Dr Paul Ricard PT, DPT, CCS. We also discuss the importance of carefully appraising clinical research from a clinician’s perspective and provide practical recommendations on how to integrate research into practice.

In this episode, we interview Pam Bartlo PT, DPT, CCS from the D’Youville College regarding her paper published in April’s edition of the journal titled “Background and Expertise of Faculty Teaching Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Content in Entry-Level DPT Programs”. It was a great conversation regarding cardiopulmonary coursework and physical therapy education in general!

In this episode, we interview Roger Kerry PhD MCSP FMACP FHEA from the University of the Nottingham, UK regarding his work on cervical arterial dysfunction and orthopedic manual therapy. Both the research and practice aspects of cervical arterial dysfunction are discussed. Dr. Kerry also offers his perspective on new directions for clinical research in physical therapy.

In this episode, we feature Michael Schoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, associate professor at Grand Valley State. We discuss his study published in the most recent edition of CPPTJ, which involves a novel technology for physical activity monitoring in patients with heart failure. We also discuss future directions for wearable technologies in both research studies and clinical practice.

In this episode, we introduce the plans and scope for this podcast and blog. We also discuss the importance of leveraging emerging media technology and social media in the field of academia.