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
Category: Youth
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
NFL Quarterback Injuries, ACL Tears in Youth Athletes
Podcast with Steve and Dr. Cole discussing the plethora of NFL quarterback injuries, including Nick Foles, Ben Roethlisberger, and Drew Brees. They discuss the incidence
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
Emmett Cleary Discusses Transitioning from the NFL to Medical School
Podcast with Former NFL player Emmett Cleary joining Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Emmett is currently a medical student at Keck University and discusses being
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
Ankle Strengthening for Tumbling Athletes
Gymnasts and cheerleaders are two types of athletes whose sports require tumbling. Tumbling can range from cartwheels to more complex flips and twists. Regardless of
Two Great Reasons To Do ACL Injury Prevention Warm-ups
Recently published scientific reviews show that ACL injury prevention programs are very effective, reducing ACL noncontact tear rates by more than 50% and at the
Successfully Playing Again After In-Season Shoulder Instability
There is controversy about the management of shoulder instability in the high school aged athlete, with many orthopedic specialists recommending surgery for first-time instability; However,
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.
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
The 10 Commandments of Youth Sports Specialization
What kids, parents, and coaches need to know about early youth sports specialization and the growing number of overuse injuries in our youth athletes. The