English pro Ian Poulter had been dealing with nagging arthritis in his right foot for more than two years when the condition finally became too
Category: Ankle
Dr. Cole’s Non Operative Management of Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? Gradual breakdown of articular cartilage and bones within a joint. Osteoarthritis is typically caused by wear and tear and worsens over
Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners: Your Aching Heel Pain Can Be Helped
Does the aching pain in your heel have you adjusting your training program this running season? Countless runners suffer from Achilles tendon injuries every year
Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul discuss Kevin Durant’s ruptured right Achilles Tendon
Podcast with Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul as they discuss Kevin Durant’s ruptured right Achilles tendon sustained on Monday night during Game 5 of
Podcast on Physical Therapy for Joffrey Ballet
Rachel Wise, Physical Therapist with Athletico and the Joffrey Ballet joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss physical therapy for dancers. They discuss
Podcast on Training Tips for New Runners
Maria Kronk, Clinical Director and Physical Therapist IvyRehab Lisle, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss the safe way to begin a new
Why does my ankle hurt?
The most common cause of ankle pain is due to an ankle sprain. Sprained ankles occur when the foot exceeds its normal range of motion
The Soothing Power of Water-based Exercise on Ankylosing Spondylitis
Article: Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic form of inflammatory arthritis that affects 2-3 million Americans. It is a degenerative autoimmune disease that causes extreme
Youth Hockey and the NBA: Sports Injury Update Podcast
Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole talk about youth hockey injuries: how to compensate and recover from pain due to knee on knee impact;
Podcast on NBA Player Recovery & Performance after Achilles Tendon Injury
Steve and Dr. Cole talk with Dr. Johnny Lin from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush about Achilles injuries: how it differs from other injuries and why
A Dance Major’s Return to the Stage
Megan Chiu, now 19, was a stand-out at the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center and impressed at the Chicago High School for the Arts. When she
TISSUE BANK EMPLOYEE REFLECTS ON SECOND CHANCE AT HEALTHY LIFE THANKS TO THE GIFT OF DONATION
SARAH – RECIPIENT OF: JUVENILE CARTILAGE ALLOGRAFT It was the holidays and Sarah was a young professional excited about her new job in the finance