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 strain on the ankles. That’s why ankle injuries are so common among athletes. There’s news – using ankle support like braces or tape can significantly lower the risk of injury…
A broken bone at any age can be a painful experience, but for post-menopausal women and senior men, it may signal more significant bone health issues. New research suggests that when the elderly break bones, even as the result of a fall or other trauma, fragile bones are often to blame and further evaluation of…
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 don’t have the right pair of shoes, it could be hard to play at the top of your game. Wearing the wrong pair of basketball shoes could put you at…
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 discuss high ankle sprains, including how they are diagnosed and the best treatments to help athletes recover. What is a high ankle sprain? A high ankle sprain involves a tear,…
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 influence. The amount of architecture facilitating these champions has become unreal; everything from huge stadiums to new forms of public transportation. Sports have become a way for people to get…
Whether you’re running, boxing, or cross-training, having decent sports shoes is crucial. Not only is it more difficult mobility-wise with the wrong shoes, but it can also cause injury and derail your fitness journey. As the pandemic encouraged people to participate in more forms of physical activity, the need for the right shoes has grown….
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world, a game played by thousands of people every day. Professional tennis players put their bodies through rigorous exercise while training and even more so when they take to the court in a competitive match. The very nature of the game, with all the stopping…
By: Kristina Miller Posted:Feb 24, 2021 / 01:34 PM CST/Updated:Feb 24, 2021 / 02:19 PM CSTBrian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A. Sports Medicine Surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush https://www.rushortho.com/ https://www.briancolemd.com/
Podcast with Steve and Dr. Cole discussing Will Dissly’s achilles tendon injury, the second season ending injury for Dissly. Dr. Cole talks about how Dissly’s past patellar tendon injury sheds light on the incidence of this new injury and lends his expertise on the biologic aspects of tendinopathy. They also discuss common post-marathon injuries. Related…