Overview The tough, flexible bands of fibrous tissue throughout the body that attach muscles to bones are tendons. In sports, they can easily become irritated
Category: Tennis
What to know about shoulder impingement
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
US Open and Playing Through Injury
Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole discuss injuries at the US Open and Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal. They discuss what injuries can be played through and
Best Exercises for Tennis Players
Injury risk is a reality of any sport, and tennis is no different. More than 41 percent of elite tennis players lose time from play
Ask the Doctor: Bianca Andreescu subscapularis tennis injury; Playing on different surfaces in tennis; Shoulder numbness following cheerleading injury
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
From Shoulder Pain to Starting College Tennis Player
Nic Meister’s Story: Beginning in January of 2018 I began experiencing pain in the AC Joint of my left shoulder. I felt the pain the
Elbow Injuries and Rehabilitation
The elbow is a hinge joint that is formed by the union of three bones: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Through the action of four
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
Treatment protocol for tennis elbow; When signs of muscle soreness should not be ignored; The medical side of MLB teams signing free agents and obtaining
Podcast on Aging Athletes and Their Joints.
Steve Kashul talks with Dr. Craig Della Valle from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush about aging athletes and their joints. Are we getting joint replacements at a
I Have “Rheumatoid Arthritis,” Announces Tennis Star Caroline Wozniacki
Professional tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has always prided herself as being one of the most fit athletes on the WTA tour. “I think that’s something
Dealing with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
By Jess Walter Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in sports such as football, basketball, netball, and alpine skiing. They have a big impact