By Andrew Grahovec with Contributions from Alexander Brook, PT, DPT for ATI Physical Therapy Physical activity and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle is important for your
Category: Injury
Podcast on Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Dr. Richard Berger of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush discusses minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, allowing patients to recover faster with less pain. Dr. Berger
Do I Have Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfers who play on a regular basis are bound to experience injuries from time to time. One common condition among golfers is medial epicondylitis, a
Ask the Doctor Podcast
Painful knee popping and locking with swelling; The significance of ‘night pain; Preparing physically for training hard at the beginning of a new season This
Podcast on The Role of Tissue Grafts in Sports Medicine
Kevin Cmunt, President/CEO for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and Shannon Wyatt, Donation Specialist for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor
ACL injuries in Ice Hockey & Return to Play Considerations
By Steve Chmielewski, PT, DPT, Level 5 USA Hockey Coach for Athletico Physical Therapy Sport-specific training has become a larger component in athletics as coaches,
Ask the Doctor Podcast
The difference between Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis; The possibility of increasing lung capacity thru supplements; The difference in recovery between shoulder replacement vs. shoulder repair surgery and
Podcast on Athletico’s Overhead Athlete Program
Patrick Pauley from Athletico Physical Therapy talks with Steve and Dr. Cole about the unique characteristics of the Overhead Athlete, types of overhead throwing injuries;
Ask the Doctor Podcast
Thoughts on Dr. PALETTA’s PRIMARY REPAIR ON ELBOW vs Tommy John Surgery; Overuse injuries during the conference tournaments that occur right before the NCAA tournament;
Is Weightlifting Good for Your Heart? If Yes, How Much Is Enough?
Aerobic exercise, such as running, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease events like heart attack or stroke; thus, it is commonly called “cardio” exercise. Weightlifting
Caffeine May Increase Cardiovascular Risk During Exercise
Regular exercise is known to be good for heart health, but the risk of a heart attack temporarily increases during an exercise session. Most heart attacks
Ask the Doctor Podcast
Splint Removal and Exercises for Mallet Finger Injury; Cheer Leader Injuries and Return for Next Season. This regular segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions