NEWS & INFORMATION
Here you will find news reports, research, articles, and more that Cogent Steps finds useful to those in our profession. Shelly serves as the medical operations coordinator for the Marine Corps Marathon Organization and is a blogger for the International Institute of Race Medicine. Learn more about Shelly on Our Staff page.
Sports Physical Therapy Coverage in Rural Areas – How tough is tough?
Mike Evenson, DPT; Paige Borgialli, PTA (ERA certified); and Shenae Alberts, DPT (ERA certified) recently engaged in a Cogent Conversation with Cogent Steps partner Michele “Shelly” Leavitt Weinstein. They shared…
Four sentinel events in the first week of high school football? Is this a trend, or just the early season?
Four sentinel events in the first week of high school football? Is this a trend, or just the early season? How concerned should we all be in the care of…
A Close Call: Identifying & Treating Heat Stroke
Beth Ackerman, owner and physical therapist at Athletes Training for Performance, recently spoke with Cogent Steps partner Michele “Shelly” Leavitt Weinstein to share her experience at a beach volleyball tournament…
Should Michigan State’s wide receiver Alante Brown have continued to play after being carted off the field?
Should Michigan State’s wide receiver Alante Brown have continued to play after being carted off the field? Brown suffered an injury during the game’s opening kickoff and was pulled off…
OORAH! Join the Marines to support the 48th Marine Corps Marathon weekend events.
Organizers of the Marine Corps Marathon are looking for medical volunteers to help support its weekend events, from October 28th – 29th, 2023. A variety of medical volunteer positions are…
Bronny James’ story underscores the importance of understanding cardiac arrest in young athletes
On July 24, 2023, Bronny James, the son of basketball star Lebron James, went into cardiac arrest during a basketball training session at the University of Southern California. James received…
Key takeaways from the 6th International Consensus on Sport-Related Concussion
The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) posted a new podcast on the 6th International Consensus on Concussion in Sport. This paper, summarized in the podcast, provides an overview of…
Concert hit by severe weather underscores the need to include weather in your emergency action plan (EAP)
Incorporating weather considerations into an event’s emergency action plan is crucial. On June 21, 2023 golf ball-sized hail began to fall at a Louis Tomlinson concert at Red Rocks…
How the NFL’s emergency action plan helped save Damar Hamlin’s life
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CSM 2023
Combined Sections Meeting is just around the corner! We want our first-time attendees, ECPs, residents, mid- and late-career members to maximize their time in San Diego! FIND ALL THE INFORMATION…
Special Course Alert: Energy Systems Considerations for the Injured Runner
ABOUT THE COURSE Energy Systems Considerations for the Injured Runner is an education course for medical professionals who manage the treatment of runners. “Runner” is defined as those who recreationally or…
It’s not if, it’s when: are you ready for a mass casualty?
Cogent Steps, in conjunction with Rocky Mountain University, recently hosted our Emergency Response for the Athlete course in Utah. In addition to the course, students were also offered the opportunity…
High school hockey player dies from injury suffered during a game
In a very tragic accident, a high school hockey player in Connecticut died after a collision during a game. According to… Posted by CogentSteps, LLC on Sunday, January 9, 2022
Injury Prevention and Exercise Performance during Cold-Weather Exercise
Winter is quickly approaching. @ACSMNews released a statement on #injuryprevention and #exerciseperformance during cold-weather exercise. Are you prepared for the winter season? https://t.co/EhLxqiTspi pic.twitter.com/sBN66J0xQm — Cogent Steps LLC. (@CogentStepsLLC) November…
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
ERA Virtual Course Announcement & Instructions
Emergency Response for the Athlete Virtual A Blended, Virtual & Synchronous Course is being added for 2021. The ERA Virtual is approved for 2021 by ABPTS and the Sports Council…
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.
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…
New Emergency Response for the Athlete
Cogent Steps, LLC is pleased to announce the brand-new Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) course. This course has been deliberately designed and tailored for physical therapist and athletic training…
The St. Louis University EMR Experience
In Mid-January Cogent Steps taught a course to a group of students at Saint Louis University. The group is full of determined and committed students on their way to becoming…
Archived News:
- Extensive Study on Concussions in Youth Sports Finds ‘Culture of Resistance’ for Self-Reporting Injury: NATA and NATA Foundation participated in and provided funding
- Liability under “Good Samaritan” Laws
- Player safety is the top priority for the NFL
- Tactical Dehydration Increases Speed
- The Evidence Against Backboards
- Champion Michigan Triathlete Karen McKeachie Dies in Bike Accident
- Cervical Stabilization – Sometimes That is All You do to Save a Life
- New NCAA ruling further prioritizes athlete safety, ensuring gold standard of care from high school through college
- Armour: Ivy League’s move to reduce tackling is smart
- It Takes a Team for a Triathlon
- U.S. Soccer Safety Campaign
- State Rules for EpiPen inhaler: Good Samaritan