What is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain. It’s also known as impingement syndrome or swimmer’s shoulder, since it’s common
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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
Paul George Bilateral Shoulder Surgery
Podcast with Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss the beginning of the NBA season, touching on Paul George’s bilateral shoulder surgeries. Dr. Cole lends his
Use of Platelet Rich Plasma for Elbow Injuries; Chicago White Sox Throwing Injuries
Podcast with Steve Kashul and guest co-host Dr. Nik Verma discussing the status of the White Sox and current pitcher injuries. Dr. Verma explains the
Shoulder Subluxation Versus Dislocation: Which sports do these occur in and what is the treatment?
Podcast with Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul discussing shoulder subluxation versus shoulder dislocation after watching playback of Byron Buxton’s injury in the outfield. They discuss
Exercises to Head Off a Painful Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff refers to a group of four distinct muscles and tendons that connect to each shoulder and stabilize the humerus, the upper arm
The Biomechanics of Throwing
Podcast discussing the technology for bio-mechanics assessment of the shoulder and elbow and how this technology can improve throwing skills and help prevent future injury
Outcomes of non-operatively treated elbow ulnar in professional baseball players
Professional baseball players with a low-grade elbow injury that occurs on the humeral side of the elbow have a better chance of returning to throw
Ask the Doctor-Topics: Dead arm Syndrome; Most Common Running Injuries
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
Taking the Mound With ATI’s Baseball Injury Expert
Baseball season is in full swing, and like every year, the players’ health is the most important factor in determining their performance individually and as
Podcast with Dr. Nikhil Verma on “A Dangerous Game: The Truth About Youth Sports.”
Dr. Nikhil Verma, Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, joins Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss his recent TED
The Overhead Functional Sports Assessment Program at Midwest Orthopaedics
Podcast with Dave Heidloff, athletic trainer and manager of sports performance for Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, joining Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss the