The first-ever national study of platform (paddle) tennis injuries revealed 66 percent of paddle tennis players say they sustained an injury from playing the game. The study also found that of the platform tennis players reporting an injury, more than half sustained two or more. The most common conditions reported were injuries to the shin/calf…
Rob Satek, 46, a resident of Michigan and Florida, refers to himself as a “hard sell” when it comes to doctors. “I like to do things my way, even when it comes to my medical care,” he explains. However, three orthopedic surgeries in 14 months changed his mind. Satek, who has been snowmobiling, riding motorcycles…
These 8 strategies will help keep you in the game Everyone knows exercise is important ? and necessary ? for your body, mind and spirit. But if you’re a weekend warrior with a competitive streak, you might push yourself too far, too fast and end up sidelined by a sports injury ? ranging from a…
Dr. Mark Cohen From Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Talks IHSA Pitch Count Guidelines & Tommy John Surgery The hot topic of youth pitching injuries made the news again. This story by sports writer David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune features Matt Blaney, a patient of Dr. Mark Cohen (elbow and throwing injury expert at Midwest…
This is the third of 3 series on Dynamic Stretch Videos Created by Emily Haglage, PT, DPT from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Research seems to lean towards dynamic stretching as the most beneficial form of stretching prior to any type of exercise or sport routine. In fact, most studies found that it was beneficial to…
This is the second of 3 series on Dynamic Stretch Videos Created by Emily Haglage, PT, DPT from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Research seems to lean towards dynamic stretching as the most beneficial form of stretching prior to any type of exercise or sport routine. In fact, most studies found that it was beneficial to…
This is the first of 3 series on Dynamic Stretch Videos Created by Emily Haglage, PT, DPT from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Research seems to lean towards dynamic stretching as the most beneficial form of stretching prior to any type of exercise or sport routine. In fact, most studies found that it was beneficial to…
Introducing the first-ever mascot specialist doctor at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush – the one and only Benny The Bull!
“I heard a “bang” and then felt as if someone stomped on the back of my left calf, slamming me down to the court. But, when I looked up, both the basketball and the other players were all several feet away staring at me. That’s when I knew I likely had a serious problem.” This…
Head team physician discusses his role keeping players on field Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will be discussing his new role with Dr. Brian Cole?&”Steve Kashul on ESPN Chicago, Sports Medicine Weekly this coming Saturday, April 8th at 8:30AM . Tune in to WMVP AM 1000 to hear how he and the…
How to stay safe while keeping fit Exercise is essential to good health. But if you don’t use common sense while working out, you’re putting yourself at risk for injury. As a primary care and sports medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center, as well as a team doctor for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago…
Dr. Kathleen Weber, sports medicine primary care physician and team physician for the Chicago Bulls joined BullsTV host Steve Kashul during Bulls Pre-Game Live on December 19th, 2016. Dr. Weber discussed the NBA’s new Concussion Protocol and the efforts being made to protect all players from returning too soon to the court. Kashul and Dr….