In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole discusses the importance of sleep and how it impacts stress, muscle recovery, memory, immune system, mood, and much more.
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole discusses the importance of sleep and how it impacts stress, muscle recovery, memory, immune system, mood, and much more.
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DR. COLES EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR PATIENT CARE
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In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Casey Gray, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss managing
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
Early last year, kindergarten teacher Lisa Simpson, 55, of Naperville was having trouble keeping up with her students at Beebe Elementary School. For a couple
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What College Athletes’ Bodies Face in Their First Fall Season and How to Prepare Joints for the Jump September 8, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains why the jump from high school to college training puts young athletes' joints at risk, and… View More
The Business Side of Sports Medicine: Why Leadership Training Matters as Much as Clinical Skill September 6, 2026 - Table of contentsIntroductionClinical Skill Alone Doesn't Run a ClinicWhere Business Training Fits InWhy Management Matters in Athletic CareWhere These Professionals… View More
Structuring Addiction Treatment Around Training, Competition, and Daily Life September 4, 2026 - How outpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment can be built around an athlete's training, rehab, work, and family without sacrificing… View More
Sports Medicine: Where Health, Performance, and Prevention Meet September 2, 2026 - Sports medicine reaches far beyond professional athletes recovering from dramatic injuries — it connects injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, and mental… View More
Compression Boots After Training: Where Do They Fit in an Athlete’s Recovery Routine? September 1, 2026 - Compression boots reliably reduce perceived soreness — but the evidence doesn't show they speed up muscle repair or restore performance.… View More
US Open Tennis: Why Shoulder Injuries Surge on Hard Courts August 31, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains why hard courts increase shoulder injury risk in tennis players, covering rotator cuff strain, the serve,… View More
Optimizing Athletic Output: Safe Protocols for Advanced Training and Conditioning August 27, 2026 - Advanced training isn't about doing more — it's about applying progressive overload, advanced techniques, and periodization strategically, with recovery and… View More
The Overlooked Connection Between Metabolism and Long-Term Disease Risk August 27, 2026 - Metabolic health is more than a number on a scale. Here's how blood sugar, lipids, and insulin response connect to… View More
How Much Carbohydrate Endurance Athletes Need During Exercise August 25, 2026 - For efforts past ninety minutes, performance hinges on how much carbohydrate your gut can actually absorb, not how much you… View More
NFL Preseason Injuries: What Training Camp Casualties Tell Us About the Regular Season August 24, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole breaks down NFL training camp injury patterns, from hamstring strains to ACL tears, and what they reveal… View More
Beyond the Ice Bucket: Rethinking Cold Therapy for Athletic Recovery August 18, 2026 - Traditional ice-in-a-tub setups rarely hold clinical temperature. Here's what precise cold water immersion actually does for muscle recovery, and how… 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®.