Preparing Future Nurses for Modern Sports Injury Prevention
From ACL prevention to growth-plate injuries and criteria-based return to play, here is the clinic-based sports medicine work nurses entering the field should be ready for.
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How Online FNP Education Can Strengthen Sports Injury Prevention
Family nurse practitioners now play a bigger role in sports injury prevention, from preparticipation screening to musculoskeletal triage, exercise counseling and referral.
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Beyond the Sidelines: Where Nursing Meets Sports Medicine
Sports medicine nursing puts nurses at the center of musculoskeletal recovery. Here is what the work involves, where it happens and how to get there.
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Why Technique Alone Doesn’t Make a Great Manual Therapist
Technical proficiency sets the ceiling on what a clinician can do. Clinical reasoning determines whether the intervention chosen is the right one for this patient, right now.
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Switching Careers Into Nursing: Is an Accelerated BSN a Realistic Path Into Sports Medicine?
What career changers should weigh before choosing an accelerated BSN, and how nursing connects to orthopedic, rehab, and sports medicine settings.
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The Business Side of Sports Medicine: Why Leadership Training Matters as Much as Clinical Skill
Introduction Picture sports medicine and you probably think of rehab plans, return-to-play timelines, and injury prevention. That’s fair. It’s the visible work. But behind every clinic that runs well, there’s also budgeting, staffing, compliance, and strategy holding it together. Understanding sports medicine means looking past the exam room, too. Clinical Skill Alone Doesn’t Run a…
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The Importance of Nutrition in Joint Recovery: Patient Education Video
Dr. Cole emphasizes patient education in sports medicine through discussions on joint health. In his video, he discusses strategies to optimize surgical outcomes, emphasizing the benefits of pre- and post-operative protein supplementation. He also highlights Rush University’s research impact and invites participation and support. For more details, visit briancolemd.com.
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Understanding Meniscal Transplantation
Dr. Cole emphasizes patient education in sports medicine. Meniscal surgeries can lead to pain or other issues. Meniscal transplantation, using a donor meniscus, is a potential solution. The procedure has a 75-85% success rate and a 10-12 year effectiveness. Recovery takes 6-8 months with detailed rehabilitation. Rush University’s Orthopedic Surgery Department conducts leading research in orthopedics.
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Blog | Cats-Athletes | Education | Featured | Fitness | Professional Athletes | Students
Going Pro While Studying Further: Factors To Consider
Almost always, the dream of going professional comes in hand with the desire for higher education of a professional athlete. Balancing rigorous training schedules with academic commitments is no small feat. However, with careful planning and consideration of key factors, it’s possible to excel both on the field and in the classroom. For these reasons,…
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Blog | Dr. Brian Cole | Education | Treatment | Videos
Skillful Neglect – An Effective Form of Treatment
Dr. Cole emphasizes educating patients for better outcomes in sports medicine. He discusses “skillful neglect” in managing asymptomatic MRI findings, highlighting the importance of understanding natural disease progression. Dr. Cole’s expertise extends to orthopedic research, informing care worldwide. As a leader in surgery and orthopedic societies, he advocates for intuitive and minimally invasive approaches.
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The Use of OrthoBiologics in Clinical Practice
Dr. Cole emphasizes patient education to promote better outcomes in sports medicine. He discusses orthobiologics like PRP and BMAC, autologous treatments that may improve symptoms and surgical results. These experimental therapies aim to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and enhance healing, benefiting conditions like osteoarthritis and soft tissue repair. For more information, visit briancolemd.com.
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Blog | Dr. Brian Cole | Education | Treatment | Videos
Making the Decision to Seek Treatment
Research shows that educated patients can have better outcomes. Dr. Cole is committed to educating his patients and their families on sports medicine conditions and treatment options. We hope you enjoy hearing Dr. Cole’s discussions on joint health. Video Transcript: There are several things to consider when contemplating treatment with an orthopedic surgeon. I think…
