Ankles play a crucial role in almost every sport, serving as the foundation for stability, agility, and overall athletic performance. Whether you’re an avid runner,
Ankles play a crucial role in almost every sport, serving as the foundation for stability, agility, and overall athletic performance. Whether you’re an avid runner,
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When it comes to sports, athletes constantly push their bodies to the edge. Running, jumping, and making changes in direction all put a lot of
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Pickleball offers a fun and engaging way to stay active and socialize with others. However, the physical demands of pickleball, like any athletic activity, can
Basketball shoes are one of the most critical pieces of equipment for a basketball player. They can either make or break your game; if you
In 2021, 3.2 million people were treated in emergency departments for injuries involving sports and recreational equipment according to the national safety council. The activities most frequently
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Joshua James, DPT, CSCS from Rush Physical Therapy to
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The game of sports is quite an intriguing one. Being a sports superstar in the 21st century is like getting a ticket to fame and
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 More
The Connection Between Sleep Quality and Athletic Performance August 14, 2026 - Sleep isn't just downtime — it's one of the most powerful, least-used levers for athletic performance. Research links adequate sleep… View More
Why do the Same Running Injuries Keep Coming Back? August 10, 2026 - Repeated injuries in runners often stem from underdeveloped calf and foot muscles, not flawed shoes or form. Strengthening these areas… View More
Coaching Through Athlete Burnout: Recognizing The Signs And Supporting Recovery August 10, 2026 - Learn how coaches can recognize athlete burnout signs, prevent it through workload management, and support recovery with rest, communication, and… View More
Preserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss: A Training and Nutrition Guide August 7, 2026 - Losing weight on GLP-1 medications? Learn how protein intake, resistance training, and recovery help preserve muscle so your weight loss… View More
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
Weighted Vest vs. Rucksack: Which Is Better for Hiking? July 24, 2026 - Weighted vest or rucksack for hiking? Compare load capacity, biomechanics, calorie burn, and trail utility to pick the right gear… View More
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 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®.