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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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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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 More
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How Quitting Smoking Makes Fitness Feel Effortless June 30, 2026 - Discover how quitting smoking unlocks athletic potential. Follow the smoking fitness impact recovery timeline to improve VO2 max, lower RHR,… View More
4 Ways Heat Acclimation Can Elevate Endurance Performance June 29, 2026 - A clean, editorial photo of an endurance athlete or runner inside a modern, wood-paneled infrared or traditional sauna, visibly sweating… View More
Dental Trauma in Contact Sports: Repair and Cosmetic Restoration Options June 28, 2026 - Effective management of sports-related dental trauma relies on quick action and stabilization. Immediate replacement or proper storage of a knocked-out… View More
Eye and Head Protection Standards in Recreational Combat Sports June 27, 2026 - Recreational combat sports like paintball and airsoft require high-standard protective gear to prevent serious eye injuries. Equipment must meet ASTM… 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®.