Dr. Robert Watkins?joins Dr. Nikhil Verma and Steve Kashul to discuss the most common reasons for back pain & various types of back injuries, non
Dr. Robert Watkins?joins Dr. Nikhil Verma and Steve Kashul to discuss the most common reasons for back pain & various types of back injuries, non
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By Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush The simple act of shoveling can cause serious injury if you aren?t careful.? In fact, an estimated 11,500 people visit
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If you’ve been told you need spine surgery, it’s smart to get a second opinion.?Here are questions to ask any surgeon to help decide where
Dr. Kern Singh,?co-founder of the?Minimally Invasive Spine Institute?at Rush in Chicago, recently penned an article on the safety of outpatient spine surgery for?Vertebral Columns, a
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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
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Why Working One-on-One With a Fitness Coach Gets You Results June 26, 2026 - Many gym-goers start strong but lose motivation due to vague plans. Working with a professional coach personalizes training based on… View More
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How does objective movement and strength testing support return-to-sport decisions? June 22, 2026 - Objective movement, mobility, and strength testing enhances athlete recovery assessments by providing data that supports informed decision-making for return-to-sport. These… View More
Men’s Joint Health: Why Active Men Wait Too Long to Seek Treatment — and What It Costs Them June 18, 2026 - Men have a well-documented relationship with pain: they minimize it, rationalize it, and more often than not, play through it.… 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®.