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A Win for the Ages: Logan Alumnus Dr. Mike Murphy Takes Part in St. Louis Blues Championship

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic

It took several days for Mike Murphy, DC (’95) to get through the 500 texts he received after the St. Louis Blues clinched the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history in summer 2019. For the past 22 years, Dr. Murphy has served as the official chiropractor for the St. Louis hockey team. He admits that June 12, 2019, “was a pretty surreal moment” of his career. “We’ve come close a few times, but in order to win the Stanley Cup, a lot of things have to go your way … good players, staying healthy and, of course, …

Webinar: MS-Sports Science & Rehabilitation Informational

Posted on April 15, 2021 in Athletics in College of Health Sciences in Online Resources

MS-Sports Science & Rehabilitation Informational Webinar 5 p.m. CST, Wednesday, April 21 Session led by Brittany Ramirez, DC (’15), MS (’18), LAT, ATC, CCSP®, Program Director of Sports Science & Rehabilitation and Mizzou Team Chiropractor, and MS-SSR graduate Beth Bearden, MS (’20), CSCS, TSAC-F, CES, Fitness Program Specialist with the U.S. Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs. Whether you’re a practicing chiropractor, trainer, coach or still in school, a Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation can expand your career opportunities and allow you to help athletes stay in the game while working in a field you love. …

Find Your Competitive Edge with Logan’s MSSR Degree

Posted on April 8, 2021November 2, 2023 in Athletics in College of Health Sciences

Logan’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) educates the most qualified professionals committed to recovery and athletic performance—and with a growing need for both, there’s never been a better time to pursue this degree. What’s required for acceptance into Logan’s sports science & rehab program? Applicants must meet the following criteria: Earned a baccalaureate degree or higher from an institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate studies. Submission of official transcripts. Completion of required pre-requisite coursework from an …

Logan is Proud Partner of DASA, USA Hockey & St. Louis Blues

Posted on November 14, 2019 in Athletics in Campus Culture in Community & Events

Logan University is proud to be participating in the 10th Annual USA Hockey Sled Classic hosted by the Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA) and the St. Louis Blues and presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey. The event will be held Nov. 21-24 at the Centene Community Ice Center in St. Louis – the practice facility and community rink of the St. Louis Blues – and will feature a round-robin format tournament between 35 NHL-affiliated sled hockey teams. Logan will be providing pre-and post-game care for athletes. “While we’ve had an affiliation with DASA for a while, this …

Logan Reaffirms Commitment to Safety and Compliance at Summit

Posted on November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 in Athletics in Campus Culture in USAPP

Logan University leadership took another step toward ensuring safety and compliance among all members of the Logan community. Last month, the Logan Paralympic Operations Department and the Logan Diversity & Compliance Department attended the second annual United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and US Center of SafeSport Summit. This event brings together all of the National Governing Bodies and High Performance Management Organizations in the USOPC organization for the purpose of ensuring athlete safety and compliance in the Olympic and Paralympic movement. “Athlete safety, just like the safety of its students and patients, is of the upmost importance to …

Gateway to Gold Event Introduces Youth to Para Powerlifting

Posted on October 23, 2019October 25, 2019 in Athletics in Clubs & Organizations in USAPP

Mary Hodge, high performance manager for USA Para Powerlifting, recently participated in one of four national Gateway to Gold events. The free events are designed for youth with physical and visual impairments to test their athletic skills in a Paralympic sport. Earlier this month in Texas, the Houston Sports Authority & TIRR Memorial Herman, a rehabilitation hospital, hosted four sports: powerlifting, table tennis, fencing and archery. Hodge said the event was a great opportunity to expose youth to various sports. “The kids were excited, and very supportive of each other – it was just a lot of fun,” she said. …