Podcast with Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and the new Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, joining
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This Is Your Brain on Exercise
Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why Human beings evolved to
Hitting the Slopes? Consider these Expert Recommended Safety Tips
Gasping that brisk winter air as your snowboard seamlessly rips through that freshly-packed powder at supersonic speeds sounds fun, right? Few would argue, but a
New Study: Sleep Is Literally a Deep Clean for Your Brain
It doesn’t take a PhD to figure out that sleep is essential. Anyone who’s struggled to get through the next day after a late night
Stingers and Burners In Football
Stingers are common in tackle football. The player will feel a burning or stinging sensation from the shoulder to the hand; The player can return
Sport-Safety Meets Science: How Data-Informed Coaching Practices Can Help Make Football Safer
Sport participation is a key contributor to the physical and mental well-being of youth. However, increasing rates of concussion, along with concerns about the effect
ATI’s Ellen Shanley on the association of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury with concussion
Podcast with Ellen Shanley, PHD, PT, OCS of ATI Physical Therapy joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss a recent study conducted at ATI on
Sport-Related Concussions: Risks, Prevention and Treatment
Sport-related concussions are a concern for athletes of all ages, but especially for youth and adolescents. Athletes in middle and high school have been shown
Symptoms and Treatment of Concussions in Football
Podcast with Steve Kashul and guest co-host Dr. Nikhil Verma discussing the start of the football season and youth football. Dr. Verma lends his expertise
Youth Football Concussion Prevention Program Shows Early Signs of Success
As the play clock winds down, your team takes formation and the center snaps the ball. That unmistakable sound of helmets colliding fills the airwaves.
Heat Illness Warning Signs
Heat Illness is a broad term used for a range of problems such as dehydration, cramping, dizziness, heat exhaustion and a very serious problem called
Heart Health & Brain Health Go Hand-in-Hand
According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for one of every four deaths in the United States. Many of the