Dr. Shelly Weinstein is invited as an advisory board member at the World Athletics Endurance Medicine Conference, Level II, in Rome, Italy

Dr. Shelly Weinstein is invited as an advisory board member at the World Athletics Endurance Medicine Conference, Level II, in Rome, Italy This March, Dr. Shelly Weinstein, owner and founder of Cogent Steps, had the honor of being invited as an advisory board member at the World Athletics Endurance Medicine Conference, Level II, in Rome,…

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Season 2, Episode 2: A Cogent Conversation with John Jardine

Season 2, Episode 2: A Cogent Conversation with John Jardine   This episode of Cogent Conversations features Dr. John Jardine, an emergency medicine physician currently working at Kent Hospital in Rhode Island. Host Shelley Weinstein and Dr. Jardine discuss his experience in endurance medicine, exploring the challenges of providing medical support at events—particularly in treating…

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COGENT STEPS LLC launches new website and Learning Management System (LMS)

COGENT STEPS LLC launches new website and Learning Management System (LMS) Cogent Steps LLC is pleased to announce the launch of our new website and Learning Management System (LMS). We have heard our participants’ feedback, requesting a more professional and concise training set to focus on the pertinent information for the Emergency Response for the…

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Tragic Accident at Colorado Springs Track and Field Meet Underscores Need for Emergency Preparedness

Tragic Accident at Colorado Springs Track and Field Meet Underscores Need for Emergency Preparedness A devastating accident occurred at a high school track and field event in Colorado Springs when a hammer throw went beyond certified barriers, striking and killing 57-year-old spectator Wade Langston. Langston, who was shielding his family at the time, was pronounced…

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Swift Emergency Response Helps Injured Iowa Cheerleader

Swift Emergency Response Helps Injured Iowa Cheerleader A serious injury during a men’s college basketball game put emergency preparedness to the test when an Iowa cheerleader suffered a frightening fall during a tumbling routine. The athlete landed awkwardly on his neck near the three-point line, initially remaining motionless as concerned teammates and staff rushed to…

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Cogent Steps Brings Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) Course to MLB Winter Meetings in Arlington, TX

Cogent Steps Brings Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) Course to MLB Winter Meetings in Arlington, TX   This December, Cogent Steps brought its Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) course to Arlington, Texas, where it was presented to physical therapists (PTs) and athletic trainers (ATs) from Major League Baseball (MLB) during the Winter Meetings.…

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CrossFit Introduces New Safety Measures for Future Events

CrossFit Introduces New Safety Measures for Future Events In response to the tragic loss of competitor Lazar Đukić at the 2024 CrossFit Games, CrossFit has announced comprehensive updates to improve safety at future events. Key actions include appointing a senior safety leader, forming a Safety Advisory Board, and suspending open-water swimming in favor of controlled…

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