Learn why stretching remains important in sports medicine, including the benefits of dynamic vs static stretching for mobility, recovery, injury prevention, and long-term joint health.
Learn why stretching remains important in sports medicine, including the benefits of dynamic vs static stretching for mobility, recovery, injury prevention, and long-term joint health.
Learn about the most frequent sports injuries, from sprains and fractures to concussions and dental trauma. Discover causes, symptoms, and prevention tips for athletes.
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA highlights research showing how regular physical activity lowers the risk of depression, improves mood, and supports long-term mental and emotional well-being across all ages.
Learn how coaches and medical teams can create safer sports programs through prevention strategies, clear boundaries, reporting systems, and athlete-centered protection practices.
Discover low-impact family sports that strengthen relationships, promote fitness, and minimize injury risk for kids, parents, and older adults alike.
Learn how wrist and forearm training supports grip strength, joint stability, and upper body performance, with exercises, programming tips, and injury awareness.
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA shares practical, sports medicine–backed tips to help skiers prevent common injuries, warm up properly, and stay strong and safe throughout ski season.
Learn how to choose the right leg press machine by comparing 45-degree, horizontal, vertical, hack squat, and combo designs, plus key factors like weight capacity and adjustability.
Learn how to choose the right leg press machine by comparing 45-degree, horizontal, vertical, hack squat, and combo designs, plus key factors like weight capacity and adjustability.
Discover how athletes use 3D anatomy and biomechanics visualization to optimize movement, reduce injury risk, and support smarter, more efficient performance training.
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explores the top fitness trends for 2026, from AI-driven personalization and mental health–focused training to strength, recovery, and inclusive fitness for long-term wellness.
Learn how professional and collegiate athletes use online rehab programs to address alcohol and drug problems while managing training schedules, privacy concerns, and career demands.
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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
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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
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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 More
Heat Acclimatization and Joint Performance: How Late-Summer Training Affects Cartilage and Recovery August 17, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains how heat and dehydration impact cartilage and joint recovery during late-summer training, and when joint pain… 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®.