Cogent Conversations

In this episode of Cogent Conversations, Dr. Shelly Weinstein speaks with Dr. Bernard Condevaux, an independent practitioner and owner of Superior Athletic Solutions in Denver, Colorado, whose career has included work with professional teams, USA Cycling, Olympic and Pan American athletes, and the Detroit Pistons. Dr. Condevaux shares the path that took him from an early interest in sports physical therapy to working at the highest levels of competition. The conversation explores the responsi...

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 ...

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...

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...

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. 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. S...