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,
Category: Youth
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
Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (os-tee-o-kon-DRY-tis DIS-uh-kanz) is a joint condition in which bone underneath the cartilage of a joint dies due to lack of blood flow. This
This Hydration Strategy Should Work
A simple and easy to remember hydration strategy: drink half your body weight in pounds in ounces of water per day; Elite athletes may want
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
Exercise during Pregnancy Can Help Babies Move Better after Birth
Research has shown that exercise during pregnancy benefits the heart health of the mother and infant. To see if a pregnant mother’s exercise habits may
Preventing ACL Injuries: Tips and Resources for Coaches and Student Athletes
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the major ligaments in the knee. It helps keep the joint stable as a person walks,
Heat Illness Warning Signs
Heat Illness is a broad term used for a range of problems such as dehydration, cramping, dizziness, heat exhaustion and a very serious problem called
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
How Much Is Too Much?
Dr. Nikhil Verma, Director of Sports Medicine at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago and head team physician for the Chicago White Sox, has been treating youth