Knee pain can be a real buzzkill when it comes to staying active, especially if you love the rush of a good run. Treadmills have
Knee pain can be a real buzzkill when it comes to staying active, especially if you love the rush of a good run. Treadmills have
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Imagine running a race with your lungs full of cotton. That’s what pulmonary hypertension can feel like, and it’s a reality for some athletes. You’re
Why Technique Alone Doesn’t Make a Great Manual Therapist September 20, 2026 - Technical proficiency sets the ceiling on what a clinician can do. Clinical reasoning determines whether the intervention chosen is the… View More
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Why Athletic Recovery Goes Beyond Sleep Duration September 16, 2026 - Athletes track sleep by the hour, but new research shows consistency — not just duration — may matter more for… View More
Fall Marathon Training: Protecting Your Knees in the Final 8 Weeks September 14, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole, a Chicago sports medicine surgeon specializing in cartilage restoration, shares tips to protect your knees in the… View More
Switching Careers Into Nursing: Is an Accelerated BSN a Realistic Path Into Sports Medicine? September 9, 2026 - What career changers should weigh before choosing an accelerated BSN, and how nursing connects to orthopedic, rehab, and sports medicine… View More
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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
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