In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole welcomes Rush physical therapist Brandon Abonce to the podcast, to talk about pickleball injuries, and how
In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole welcomes Rush physical therapist Brandon Abonce to the podcast, to talk about pickleball injuries, and how
Gymnastics is a popular sport for both men and women, with close to 5 million athletes participating in the sport in the US across all
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Steve Thayer from NextName, a platform designed to support
Inflammation is the body’s mechanism for healing itself. When your body encounters a virus, bacteria, or suffers an injury, it activates your immune system. The
Water Polo is one of the fastest growing sports in the USA at all age levels. The popularity and growth of the aquatic sport is
Each year, there are an estimated 1.7 to 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States, and more than 20 percent arise due to
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Joshua James, DPT, CSCS from Rush Physical Therapy to
Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive substance in the world, with 89 percent of people in the U.S. consuming at least one drink containing caffeine
Participating in organized high school sports offers young people countless benefits, not just in terms of physical skills, like hand-eye coordination; strength and movement, but
In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole reviews some of the evidence-based benefits of the increasingly popular Percussive massage devices. Percussive massage
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined Grete Eliassen. Grete is a six-time Winter X Games medalist,
In this week’s episode of the Sport’s Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by UCLA Beach Volleyball athlete Lindsey Sparks to discuss her
Youth Baseball Summer Leagues: Preventing the Arm Injuries That Peak in Summer July 27, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole covers Little Leaguer's elbow, UCL stress, and shoulder injuries in young pitchers, plus Pitch Smart… View More
Weighted Vest vs. Rucksack: Which Is Better for Hiking? July 24, 2026 - Weighted vest or rucksack for hiking? Compare load capacity, biomechanics, calorie burn, and trail utility to pick the right gear… View More
How to Build a Personalized Recovery Routine at Home July 24, 2026 - Learn how to build a personalized recovery routine at home with simple habits, mobility work, smart tracking, and recovery tools… View More
Runner’s Knee vs. IT Band Syndrome: Can Nutrition Play a Role in Prevention? July 20, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole breaks down how diet and joint supplementation influence patellofemoral pain and IT band syndrome, plus… View More
How to Prevent Stress Fractures: Essential Bone Health Strategies for High-Impact Athletes July 17, 2026 - Stress fractures commonly affect high-impact athletes and arise from repetitive loading that outpaces the body's ability to repair bones. Prevention… View More
The Science of Post Workout Nutrition: Optimizing Recovery for Peak Performance July 17, 2026 - Post-workout nutrition is crucial for recovery, influencing muscle repair, glycogen replenishment, and hydration. Consuming 20 to 40 grams of high-quality… View More
What the Tour de France Does to a Cyclist’s Body — And What It Means for the Rest of Us July 13, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole explains how Tour de France-level joint stress applies to weekend cyclists, plus tips on recovery,… View More
How Your Golf Equipment Affects Injury Risk: Club Fit, Grip Size, and Shaft Flex Explained July 8, 2026 - Learn how club length, grip size, and shaft flex affect injury risk in golf. Expert-backed tips on fitting your clubs… View More
Why Foot Health Is the Foundation of an Active Lifestyle July 7, 2026 - Foot health is crucial for mobility and overall well-being, as issues like pain or discomfort can impede daily activities. Conditions… View More
How Quitting Smoking Makes Fitness Feel Effortless June 30, 2026 - Discover how quitting smoking unlocks athletic potential. Follow the smoking fitness impact recovery timeline to improve VO2 max, lower RHR,… View More
4 Ways Heat Acclimation Can Elevate Endurance Performance June 29, 2026 - A clean, editorial photo of an endurance athlete or runner inside a modern, wood-paneled infrared or traditional sauna, visibly sweating… View More
Dental Trauma in Contact Sports: Repair and Cosmetic Restoration Options June 28, 2026 - Effective management of sports-related dental trauma relies on quick action and stabilization. Immediate replacement or proper storage of a knocked-out… View MoreSports Medicine Weekly® gratefully acknowledges the following partners for their generous support and commitment to the Advancement of Orthopedic and Cell Biology Research at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago through the LiveActive Fund. Learn more about partnering with Sports Medicine Weekly®.