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Interdisciplinary Care for Athletes

Posted on August 13, 2021August 12, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in Careers in Sports At Logan

By Jude Miller, DC (’11), MS (’11), CCSP, ICSC, CME The journey to becoming a chiropractor has many possible paths, each filled with unique experiences, challenges and rewards. During the educational experience, the ideal scenario would be to explore various settings and populations to work with. While most chiropractors focus on general population, others may choose to focus on functional medicine, pediatrics or working with athletes. Focusing on sports medicine is a very rewarding specialty that allows chiropractors to treat a variety of ages and skill levels. I’ll share my own journey in becoming a sports chiropractor and some of …

Meet the Presenters: Careers in Athletic Training Webinar

Posted on July 12, 2021July 13, 2021 in Athletics in Online Resources in Resources in Speakers in Sports At Logan

Athletic trainers are making a difference in fields ranging from professional sports to the performing arts. Is a career in athletic training right for you? Explore the options in our free, live webinar on Careers in Athletic Training on Wednesday, July 14 at 5 p.m. CST, featuring an interactive panel discussion with the program director and faculty from Logan’s Master’s in Athletic Training program as well as athletic trainers working in the field, including: Curtis M. Wildes, PhD, ATC, CSCS, DO(EU) Adjunct Faculty, Logan University Dr. Wildes brings more than 15 years of expertise in human performance optimization within sports medicine, …

Sports Science & Rehab Grad Beth Bearden Keeps Soldiers in Top Shape

Posted on May 11, 2021May 10, 2021 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Sports At Logan

As a fitness program specialist for the U.S. Army at Fort Carson Military Base in Fort Carson, Colorado, Beth Bearden, MS (’20), CSCS, TSAC-F, CES has taken her career to a new stage – literally. Beth received her Bachelor of Arts in Acting and Directing from the University of Houston and went on to become a musical theatre actor for 15 years. At that time, her acting career started to overlap with her fitness career as she began to make a more concerted effort to learn about fitness and also began to educate and train her fellow actors. “I went …

Dr. Jessica Randolph: Making a Case for Logan’s Master’s in Sports Science & Rehabilitation

Posted on April 30, 2021May 5, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Health Sciences in Sports At Logan

Logan’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation degree program was barely off the ground when Jessica Randolph, EdD, MS decided to enroll. Having just earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and unsure of whether to pursue a master’s degree in nutrition or sports performance, Dr. Randolph came across the new degree offered at Logan. “I was intrigued and willing to take a risk coming into a newly developed program,” she said. “The program seemed to fill the educational gaps that I needed and would offer me the most versatility in my career.” …

A Chiropractic Touchdown: Logan Alumnus Dr. Ben Johnson Treats Tennessee Titans

Posted on April 20, 2021May 5, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic in Sports At Logan

A sea of silver and blue engulfs Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The smell of freshly cut grass fills the air. While on-field warm-ups take place, sideline reporters give pre-game updates. Coaches review playbooks. Referees prepare for the coin toss. In the locker room, Ben Johnson, DC (’11), MS (’11), ICCSP adjusts the world’s best football players to ensure they are at peak mobility for the many hits they will soon dodge. It’s game day. Or for Dr. Johnson, it’s a typical Sunday as the team chiropractor for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). Dr. Johnson evaluates …