Learn what causes burnout in teen athletes, key warning signs, and how to prevent overtraining, injury, and long-term mental health effects.
Blog: Sports Medicine Weekly
How Air Quality Impacts Athletic Performance and Long-Term Lung Health
Learn how air quality impacts athletic performance, endurance, and long-term lung health, plus practical tips to reduce exposure during training.
Why Early Rehabilitation Is Critical for Preventing Long-Term Sports Injuries
Learn why early rehabilitation after a sports injury improves recovery, prevents chronic pain, reduces re-injury risk, and restores proper movement patterns.
ACL Prevention for Female Athletes Starts Young
Female athletes are 2–8x more likely to tear their ACL. Dr. Brian J. Cole explains how early movement training and neuromuscular programs can reduce ACL injury risk in young girls.
How Home Simulator Rooms Are Changing Golf Life Off the Course
Discover how home golf simulators support injury recovery, improve swing mechanics, and enhance mental well-being while making golf more accessible year-round.
Injury Prevention in Fast-Growing Recreational Sports: What Pickleball Teaches Us
Learn how pickleball’s rapid growth highlights common injury risks and discover prevention strategies including proper warm-ups, footwear, and conditioning.
Gut Health and Orthopedic Healing
Can gut health affect injury recovery? Dr. Brian J. Cole explores how the gut microbiome influences inflammation, bone density, and healing after orthopedic injuries.
The Financial Side of Recovery: How Modern Payment Options Are Changing Sports Medicine
Explore how healthcare financing options are improving access to sports medicine treatments, helping athletes recover faster without delaying care due to upfront costs.
Youth Sports: Going Pro Is Not the Goal
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explains why youth sports should emphasize development, teamwork, and lifelong health rather than pursuing professional careers.
Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain: What Actually Works?
Learn effective physical therapy treatments for lower back pain, including core exercises, stretching, manual therapy, and posture tips for long-term relief.
Why Some Golf Injuries Are Equipment-Related: Picking the Right Clubs
Learn how improper golf equipment contributes to overuse injuries and how proper club fitting can reduce pain, improve biomechanics, and prevent long-term damage.
Magnesium Topicals: Miracle or Myth?
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA reviews the science behind topical magnesium, explaining its role in muscle recovery, limitations, and evidence-based alternatives for athletes.
