Clinical research shows some evidence of cardiac abnormalities in student athletes returning to sports after COVID-19 at the university level
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jcmg.2020.10.023
DetailsHS 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 life with fast #emergencyresponse.https://t.co/b6l444Hjcw pic.twitter.com/xVLYEJlyIF — Cogent Steps LLC. (@CogentStepsLLC) February 11, 2021
DetailsCovid-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
DetailsERA 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 due to the limitations on travel and risks for health care providers. In person courses are still being offered in small groups at various locations…
DetailsIIRM 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 emergency medicine by following the medical track or join the race management track to learn about contact tracing, insurance considerations, mitigation strategies, and more. Medical…
DetailsLevels 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 key below identify each jurisdiction’s level of direct access. Starting on page 2 is a summary of the language (if any) in each state’s practice act…
DetailsNew 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 law reduces barriers to athletic trainers
Details2 Day In-Person Agenda: Updated 06-09-2020
2 Day In-Person Agenda – Updated 6-9-2020 – Click to Open File