Study: Concussions May Increase Risk of Suicide
Everyone knows concussions are bad. Countless studies of athletes have proven concussions can effect the brain in various ways. Now, a new study has found a possible link between concussions…
Bandaids
Like many runners, October 27, 2019 will stick in my mind for a long time. In my 16 years as medical coordinator, it was the first time it rained- buckets-…
A Tale of Two Races in One Day
Like many runners, October 27, 2019 will stick in my mind for a long time. In my 16 years as medical coordinator, it was the first time it rained- buckets-…
The Cost of Resilience: Impact of Large Scale Biological Events on Business, Finance and the Economy
Yesterday I attended a meeting of the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense, The Cost of Resilience: Impact of Large Scale Biological Events on Business, Finance and the Economy. Former…
Physically Challenged Athletes in Tradition Running Events
More and more physically challenged athletes are participating in tradition running events. Requests for wheelchairs, handcycles, and “pushers continue to increase. Renowned wheelchair athlete, Craig Blanchette, a former Olympian and…
At What Age?
5k: Ava Johnson, Megan Crum, Aaron Westrip, Daniel Skandera 10k: Ava Johnson, Carrie Garritson, Aaron Westrip, Grattan O’Neill, Caleb Hymans Half Marathon: Tabitha Francks, Nasiya Jobe, Matthew Feibusch, Charlie Westrip,…
2017 Marine Corps Marathon
The 2017 Marine Corps Marathon was one 2nd warmest on record and the second busiest in the medical tents. Temperatures started at 53.2 degrees F and reached a max of…
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act Signed into Law
After several years of collaborative work with members of Congress, the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (H.R 302/S. 808) was signed into law by President Trump Oct. 5, a monumental…
Medical Emergencies in Athletics – Instructor Materials
Below you will find all the links to view ERA Course PowerPoint Presentation materials and videos…. [list style=”bullet” color=”black”] ERA Intro Admin Intro and Overview Primary Assessment Secondary Assessment Airway…
ERA Abdominal Examination
Download the ERA Abdominal Examination document here – ERA abdominal examination 9.21.18