Fitbits and other wearable fitness monitors often provide values for VO2max (“cardio fitness score” in the Fitbit app), a measure of how well the body transports
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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
Is Sitting the New Smoking? | Can Too Much Sitting Increase the Risk of Depression?
There has been a lot of media attention the past few years equating sitting to being as bad for your health as smoking. The public
A Diet and Exercise Plan to Lose Weight and Gain Muscle
If there is a holy grail of weight loss, it would be a program that allows someone to shed fat rapidly while hanging on to
Ask the Doctor: Collagen vs. Whey Protein
This Podcast segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports Medicine
Tyler Skaggs and opioid use in orthpedics
Podcast with Steve and Dr. Cole talking about the unfortunate passing of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs this past summer. Recent news suggests that Skaggs was
Ask the Doctor: Social media for physicians; Does exercise benefit men and women differently?
This Podcast segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports Medicine
Innovations in Percussive Therapy for Training and Muscle Recovery
Podcast with Dr. Jason Wersland Founder of Theragun joining Steve and Dr. Cole to talk about the role of Theragun in training and muscle recovery. They
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
Karen Malkin on The Benefits of Turmeric
Podcast with Board Certified Integrative Health Coach and Eating Psychology expert Karen Malkin, NBC-HWC joining Steve and Dr. Cole to talk about the benefits of
Merits of Dairy Protein with David Strickland of Optimum Nutrition
Podcast with David Strickland joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss sports supplementation, the merits of whey protein and the history of whey protein production
Physical Activity and Function in Older Age: It’s Never too Late to Start!
Evidence shows that physical activity reduces the risk of fall-related injuries in older people by 32-40%, yet only 27% of older adults are achieving the