Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he’s
Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he’s
Before assessing your knee pain, it’s important for you to understand what may be happening at your point of pain. Here are some insights into
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
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by former NFL Safety and Broadcaster Solomon Wilcots to discuss
What can you do to treat knee cartilage pain? There are a number of surgical knee cartilage repair options available that you and your doctor
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Presented by Vericel: In this Ask The Doctor episode, Dr. Brian Cole highlights the importance of nutrition in joint recovery. Ortho Nutrition Bundle For Surgical
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Presented by Vericel: In this Episode, Dr. Brian Cole explains tears to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), which impacts around 500,000 people each year. Learn about
Presented by Vericel: In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole highlights the management and treatment of meniscus tears without osteoarthritis. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45667366″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark”
Presented by MACI: In this episode, Dr. Cole explains common knee cartilage defects found in both athletes and active populations, how to decide on the
Not having to think about going up and down stairs and not having to worry about knee pain in inconvenient places, just months after surgery,
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The “Weekend Warrior” Gap: How the Same Biologics Pro Athletes Use Are Becoming Accessible to Everyone August 3, 2026 - For decades, there has been an unspoken assumption in sports medicine: that the cutting-edge treatments available to professional athletes, the… View More
The Role of Breathwork in Athletic Recovery and Stress Management July 30, 2026 - Breathwork for Athletic Recovery and Stress Management Meta description: Discover how breathwork improves athletic recovery and lowers stress, plus two… View More
How Incline Walking Increases Calorie Burn (And How to Calculate It Accurately) July 30, 2026 - Discover how incline walking boosts calorie burn without running. Learn the MET formula to accurately calculate your incline treadmill workout… View More
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
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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 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®.