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 listed here, covering event day assignments throughout Arlington and Washington D.C. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here!
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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 immediate medical attention at USC’s Galen Center when he experienced cardiac arrest and was subsequently taken to a hospital. He has remained in stable condition…
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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 the procedures and results of the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport hosted in Amsterdam in October 2022. The podcast addresses various aspects…
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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 Amphitheatre in Colorado. Concertgoers were anticipating live music but were unexpectedly confronted with severe weather conditions that led to the show’s cancellation. This incident underscores…
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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 YOU NEED TO PREPARE HERE. Did you know that Cogent Steps will be hosting an Emergency Response for the Athlete and the Emergency Response for…
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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 competitively compete in events spanning 800 meters or more. Course content focuses on a brief overview of metabolic pathways, the specific adaptations seen with running,…
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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 to participate in a special one-day mass casualty course. The goal… The goal of these events were to challenge the readiness and actions of sports…
DetailsIn 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
DetailsWinter 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 23, 2021
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