Episode 16.33?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c.
Segment One: Dr. Simon Lee from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush discusses sprains, 
achilles and other foot and ankle injuries; bracing vs taping.?According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), 25 percent of all injuries from sports are to the foot and ankle. Athletes who play certain sports with sudden foot movements, such as hockey, basketball, football and tennis, are at a greater risk of ankle injuries. However, The Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine reports that the sports that cause the most ankle injuries are boys? and girls? basketball and girls? gymnastics.
For dancers, the rate of ankle injuries is even higher than for those who play sports. A full 50 percent of dancers? injuries are to the foot or ankle. Dancers? feet and ankles endure twists, turns and heavy load during practices and performances. In addition, they are under pressure to stay thin and may eat too few nutrients, exacerbating injuries by weakening their bones and muscles. A minor injury to the ankle will leave athletes or dancers sidelined for at least two weeks. However, a major ankle injury, like a severe sprain or Achilles rupture, can take months to heal. If an athlete doesn?t allow enough time for recovery, they are at risk of sustaining a re-injury.
While there is a rising number foot and ankle injuries in athletes and dancers, research
shows that these injuries can be prevented by performing ankle balance, stretching and strengthening exercises and alternating with another sport. This is why the Midwest Orthopedics at Rush (MOR) and the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) have teamed up to promote awareness and prevention of ankle injuries. ?Ankles for Life? aims to provide essential information regarding specific ankle injuries and tips for preventing these injuries in the future.
Segment Two: Steve and Dr. Cole discuss the recent bone bruise injury suffered by Michael Carter Williams of the Chicago Bulls. Definition, causes, diagnosis, treatment, recovery and decisions on when to return to play.
Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams will miss four to six weeks with a left knee bone bruise.?Carter-Williams suffered the injury while taking a hard fall on defense. An MRI revealed no ligament damage in his knee, the team said.
Segment Three: Brett Wapotish from Athletico specializes in pelvic floor disorders in men and describes the causes, symtoms and treatment.?Chances are you have heard the month of November referred to as ?Movember? several times over the last few years. While the first thing that comes to mind is probably mustaches, it is important to know that there is a bigger cause behind the Movember movement.
Movember brings awareness to common men?s health issues, such as cancer and heart disease, as well as highlights the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Athletico has supported the Movember movement for three years via our AthletiMo team, which anyone can join to help raise funds and spread the word about men?s health.
Learn more about how you can participate with the AthletiMo?s
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