Cogent Conversations

Welcome to Cogent Conversations, a new podcast that explores the dynamic world of emergency management in sports. This podcast features special guests from the medical field to talk about practical strategies, challenges, and success stories that they encounter while navigating the unpredictable terrain of emergency care.

Cogent Conversations is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Cogent Conversations, a health show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Ep. 29: Building a Career in High-Performance Sports PT

  Aug 29, 202639 minS3

  As college football gets underway, this episode of Cogent Conversations offers a timely look inside the Division I training room. Dr. Shelley Weinstein sits down with Dr. Alex Brownlow, head physical therapist for Penn State football, to discuss his path from the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to high-performance sports. The conversation also touches on the realities of working with collegiate athletes, and the collaboration, rehabilitation, and decision-making that happen behind the scenes. Alex offers practical advice for students and early-career clinicians looking to build their own path in the field.

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  Episode #7

  Ep. 28: Sun Smart Strategies Everyone Should Know

  Jul 28, 202622 minS3

  Summer means more time outside—but protecting your skin is important no matter who you are. In this episode of Cogent Conversations , Dr. Shelley Weinstein sits down with dermatology nurse practitioner Brittany Smith to discuss practical strategies for reducing and preventing sun damage, recognizing early warning signs of skin cancer, and building healthy habits that protect your skin for years to come. Whether you're an athlete, an athletic trainer, a physical therapist covering the sidelines, or simply someone who enjoys spending time outside, this conversation offers simple, evidence-based steps that can help protect your long-term health. From choosing the right sunscreen and protective clothing to performing skin self-exams and recognizing common skin conditions, you'll leave with simple steps to help keep yourself—and those you care for—safe in the sun.

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  Episode #6

  Ep. 27: Developing Clinical Reasoning Through Residency and Fellowship

  Jun 30, 202640 minS3

  In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Dr. Shelly Weinstein speaks with Dr. Cody Ballay, Senior Physical Therapist at Duke Sports PT and Co-Coordinator of Duke University's Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship. Together, they explore the role of residency and fellowship training in developing clinical reasoning, refining manual therapy skills, and preparing physical therapists for the complexities of clinical practice. Dr. Ballay shares insights into Duke's fellowship program, the value of mentorship, and the importance of lifelong learning in sports physical therapy. The conversation also offers practical advice for students and early-career clinicians considering advanced training, emphasizing that there is no single path to professional growth, only a commitment to continual learning and purposeful development.

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  Episode #5

  Ep. 26: The Road to Residency in Sports Physical Therapy

  Jun 1, 202647 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Dr. Shelly Weinstein sits down with Dr. Alice O’Connor, a current sports physical therapy resident at the University of Utah Health, to explore her journey into residency and the lessons she learned along the way.<br/><br/>From her early interest in sports performance to pivotal clinical rotations during PT school, Dr. O’Connor shares how she decided to pursue a sports residency and what the application process really looks like from a student’s perspective. She discusses the challenges, trade-offs, and key decision points involved in pursuing advanced training, as well as the...

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  Ep. 25: The Power of Sport in the Adaptive Athlete Community

  Apr 28, 202645 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Dr. Shelly Weinstein is joined by Dr. Emily Maxwell, physical therapist and assistant coach of the U.S. women’s amputee soccer team, and Sarah Evans, a national team athlete, for a conversation about amputee soccer, adaptive sport, and the community that makes it all possible.</p><p>Together, they discuss the growth of the American Amputee Soccer Association, the rise of the women’s program, and the role adaptive sport plays in expanding access and visibility for athletes with limb difference. From Sarah’s personal journey into competition to Emily’s path from phy...

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