Osteoporosis, a Latin word for “porous bones,” is a condition that makes bones weak and brittle. While healthy bones have small honey-comb like spaces, osteoporosis
Blog: Sports Medicine Weekly
What is a High Ankle Sprain?
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Joshua James, DPT, CSCS from Rush Physical Therapy to
Don’t Ignore Your Mental Fitness
Exercise has been an often-neglected source of intervention in the treatment of mental healthcare, in spite of this lifestyle modification having proved cost-effective in improving
Five Effective Ways to Fight Obesity
According to research conducted, around 70 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese. Obesity is a medical condition in which the excess fat
Develop Your Grit and Resilience: How to Achieve Anything
Regardless of what you want to achieve in life—whether it’s better strength and endurance, living a healthier lifestyle, or keeping fit—there are two key abilities
Kids Back to School? Get Your Workouts Back on Track!
As the final days of summer loom, the focus moves from pool days and vacations to school supplies and scheduled routines. For many parents, having
Best Stretches for Baseball Pitchers
The pitcher is not only the most important position in baseball, but also the most physically demanding. There’s a reason why pitch count was introduced
Caffeine and Caffeine Supplements: Spilling the Beans on Caffeine
Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive substance in the world, with 89 percent of people in the U.S. consuming at least one drink containing caffeine
Top Three Benefits of Probiotics
What’s all the buzz about probiotics and are the health claims valid? Probiotics are “friendly” bacteria, or live microorganisms, that help restore the body’s natural
Does Carb Loading Improve Performance?
Since ancient times, Greek and Roman athletes prepared for competition by consuming complex carbohydrates like grains and legumes with the goal of optimizing performance. However,
Air Force Veteran Conquers Knee Pain with MACI
Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he’s
Make Your Day a Little Harder
Have you thought about improving your fitness by simply making your day a little harder? While many people are dedicated to a consistent fitness regime,
