HS Basketball Team Saves Player’s Life With AED
A Michigan high school boys' #basketball team took quick action to save a teammate’s life after he had a medical emergency during practice. Head Coach Kris Morgan saved his player's…
Covid-19 Vaccine’s Slow Rollout Could Portend More Problems
Far fewer people have gotten shots than expected due to disorganization and conflicting priorities among states, counties and hospitals https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-vaccines-slow-rollout-could-portend-more-problems-11609525711
IIRM Conference – Endurance Medicine & COVID-19: The Way Ahead
Endurance Medicine & COVID-19: The Way Ahead International endurance medicine experts will discuss the science and medical knowledge surrounding COVID-19 on day one. On day two you can learn about race-day…
Levels of Patient Access to Physical Therapists Services in the U.S.
“Although all 50 states, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands all enjoy a form of direct access to physical therapist services, provisions and limitations vary among jurisdictions. This map and the…
New law reduces barriers to athletic trainers
“After several years of collaborative work with members of Congress, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) announced Friday that the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act was signed into law.” Read more: New…
Exciting News About AASPT Special Interest Groups
This is to update you on some positive changes the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT) has made with the organization of Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
U.S. hospitals less capable of providing acute care to kids
Urgent care for children is getting harder to find. A study from 2008-2016 shows hospitals are transferring children as they lack both the resources and specialists to treat many cases…
Foul or fair play?
Foul or fair play? While attempting to stop Carson Wentz, Seahawks Jadeveon Clowney made helmet to helmet contact with Wentz. While not ruled a foul at the time, the NFL…
Joel Embiid to miss Thursday’s game due to finger injury, will see specialist
76ers star Joel Embiid dislocated his finger earlier this week. He was treated in the locker room before returning to the game, but now his status is in doubt.