Tim Hewett PhD

PhD Consultant and Aficionado of Biophysics, Biomechanics & Sports Medicine Research Tweets our own RT’s not endorsements

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

R PURPOSE STATEMENT: 1 PRODUCE the highest quality research, 2 EDUCATE the public on the latest research advancements and 3 TRANSLATE them into clinical practice! @TimothyHewett1 @TimHewett5 @ChadLavenderMD @3jjasko @MUHealthOrtho @MUSportsMed @MUSOMWV @marshallu @marshall_health

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

Can’t Cut CuttingTendons 🦵🦵 🦵 @TimHewett5 @TimothyHewett1

[katsu @katsuxbt]

Tom Brady says his doctor told him to cut the tendons in both legs. He refused, fixed it in 3 days with no surgery, and played till 45

“After the season, I tell the doctor, My groin’s just really sore all the time. Every time I move, I can feel it just grab”

“And the team doctor says, This is what we’re going to do. We’re going to do an adductor release, we’re going in there and cut the adductor tendon in your groin. We’re also going to cut the other side, so it never becomes a problem”

“And I was like, Okay, that sounds not like what I want to do”

“I called Alex when I left the office. I said, Alex, the doctor told me to do this adductor release. What do you think? He said, Absolutely not. Fly out to LA with me for 3 days and I’ll fix it”

“So I fly out there and worked the adductors, lengthened and softened both muscles, my hips, all my glutes, basically relieved the tension on the tendon. And 3 days later, no more pain”

“The doctor said there was a 99% chance he’d have to cut my adductor tendon at some point. And to this day, nothing”

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

Walking Works Well 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♂️ 💪 💪 💪 @TimHewett5 @TimothyHewett1

[Gary Brecka @thegarybrecka]

If I could only recommend one daily habit for longevity...

Walk.

Not because it's flashy.

Because it's one of the most studied forms of exercise we have.

Walking improves blood sugar, lowers cardiovascular risk, supports brain health, and reduces all-cause mortality.

The best exercise isn't the perfect workout.

It's the one you'll actually do every day.

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

MORE MUSCLE METABOLISM 💪 💪 💪

[Gary Brecka @thegarybrecka]

Muscle isn't just for looking better.

It's one of the strongest predictors of how well you'll age.

More muscle improves insulin sensitivity, supports metabolic health, protects your bones, and helps you stay independent later in life.

If you're over 40 and not strength training, you're making aging harder than it has to be.

Lift something this weekend. Your future self is counting on it.

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

Highest Historical Homecoming 🏡 🏡 🏡 @TimothyHewett1 @TimHewett5

[American Nightmare 🇺🇸 @thewakeninq]

A German fan said it best:

“If you want to hate America, watch the news. If you want to love America, drive through it.”

Over 3.6 million fans packed stadiums for the World Cup, breaking attendance records. Millions came from every corner of the globe and experienced what the headlines never show: welcoming people, incredible hospitality, and a country unlike any other.

The media sells outrage. America sells itself.

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

Eddie George’s Heisman 💪 💪 💪

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

An American Anthem 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 @TimothyHewett1 @TimHewett5

[“Sudden And Unexpected” @toobaffled]

A major study involving more than 470,000 participants has found that using sunscreen massively increases the risk of three major types of skin cancer.

According to the UK Biobank study, frequent sunscreen users faced a 292% higher risk of invasive melanoma, a 140% higher risk of basal cell carcinoma, and a 126% higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma.

https://t.co/369hzctjXq

[Jerome Alexander Horne @jahorne]

Cincinnati Union Terminal is one of the greatest train stations ever built in the United States.

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

Hewett’s HangOut Heaven💭💭💭@TimHewett5 @TimothyHewett1

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

NEVER EVER STOP 🛑 🛑 🛑

[Gary Brecka @thegarybrecka]

One of the most consistent findings in my clinical work over 20 years.

The people who look and feel the best in their 60s and 70s almost always have one thing in common. They never stopped lifting weights.

Muscle mass is the strongest physical predictor of longevity we have. Build it now. You are laying groundwork your future self will live inside. ✅

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

R PURPOSE STATEMENT: 1 PRODUCE the highest quality research, 2 EDUCATE the public on the latest research advancements and 3 TRANSLATE them into clinical practice! @TimothyHewett1 @TimHewett5 @ChadLavenderMD @3jjasko @MUHealthOrtho @MUSportsMed @MUSOMWV @marshallu @marshall_health

[Ray @_WhoDeyRay]

I’m truly envious of those of you Reds fans out there that got to witness greatness and winning teams. Must’ve been nice.

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

THEE

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

Physics Provides Philosophy 💭 💭 💭

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

"I am now convinced that theoretical physics is actually philosophy."

- Max Born

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

Parkinson’s Pathology Pathways …

[Michael Okun @MichaelOkun]

Can genetics and brain pathology finally explain why Parkinson's is not one disease? Pathology refers to what is actually happening in the brain under the microscope. Co-pathology means more than one disease process occurring in the same brain at the same time. Wu and colleagues describe in a new paper in JAMA Neurology one of the largest global brain bank studies ever assembled, combining genetics, pathology, and clinical data from more than 3,300 individuals with Parkinson's disease and related disorders.
Key points:
- Clinical misdiagnosis remained common, occurring in approximately 10-20% of movement disorder cases even in expert centers.
- Alzheimer’s disease co-pathology was present in 40% of Lewy body disease cases, highlighting that dementia in Parkinson's is frequently driven by multiple disease processes.
- GBA1 carriers had more extensive Lewy body pathology, while LRRK2 carriers showed less Lewy pathology and longer survival, revealing important biological differences between genetic forms of Parkinson's disease.
My take: This study reinforces a message that neuropathologists have been teaching us for decades. Dementia, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body disease, PSP, MSA, and corticobasal syndromes are frequently not clean diagnostic boxes. The brains tell a more complicated story. What struck me most was that 40% of Lewy body disease cases also harbored significant Alzheimer pathology. The future of precision medicine will require us to move beyond labels and toward defining the biology actually occurring in each individual brain. Studies like this help explain why some therapies succeed, why others fail, and why two folks carrying the same diagnosis may experience very different journeys.
Here are 5 points that resonated w/ me:
1- Parkinson's disease is frequently accompanied by other brain pathologies, especially Alzheimer-related changes.
2- Clinical diagnosis remains imperfect, emphasizing the urgent need for better biomarkers during life.
3- Genetics matters. GBA1 and LRRK2 Parkinson's disease may represent biologically distinct forms of the disorder.
4- Dementia in Parkinson's disease is frequently linked to a greater burden of Lewy body and Alzheimer pathology.
5- The future of therapeutic trials will likely require matching treatments to biology, pathology, and genetics rather than relying solely on clinical diagnosis.
https://t.co/Qp1yusdrDh #parkinson

[Momo_🎱 @momo_sow0]

On a trop banalisé que Ronaldo a sauté si haut que ses genoux ont atteint le niveau de la tête de son adversaire.🤯

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

Coursework Cures Curiosity 🤨

[Astronomy Vibes @AstronomyVibes]

“ It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. ”

— Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

SCIENZE SUPER SIZZLES 💥 💥 💥

[The Scientific Lens @LensScientific]

"If you find science boring, you're learning it from a wrong teacher."

— Richard Feynman

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 AGREE 👍 👍 👍 Proprioceptive and Dynamic Neuromuscular System Strengthening must be employed for optimal efficacy and effectiveness!

[Tim Hewett PhD @Hewett1Tim]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 AGREE 👍 👍 👍 Proprioceptive and Dynamic Neuromuscular System Strengthening must be employed for optimal efficacy and effectiveness!

[@Ap_Coach Amodio @ap_coach]

Yeah, though not sold on FIFA 11 as stand alone, not specific enough imo. Proprioceptive Drills, numerous & Dynamic, @Hewett1Tim ... @TimothyHewett1 ... We go way back on this communication, here we go again!