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Podcast on Ski Holidays and Head Injuries
BySports Medicine Weekly February 27, 2019October 18, 2026

In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & Dr. Jeremy Alland discuss Holiday ski trips and what parents (and adults!) should know about concussion. Dr. Jeremy Alland graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL, where he was awarded the prestigious William H. Harrison, PhD Award for selfless leadership,…

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670TheScore | Football | Head | Injury | Interviews | Midwest Orthopaedics | Podcast Episodes | Prevention | Soccer | Sports

Podcast on Proven Strategies for Concussion Safety and Prevention
BySports Medicine Weekly January 4, 2019October 18, 2026

Dr. Nik Verma? from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush discusses proven strategies for safety and prevention of concussion. Dr. Verma specializes in treatment of the shoulder, elbow and knee with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic reconstructive techniques of the shoulder, shoulder replacement, knee ligament reconstruction and articular cartilage reconstruction and meniscal transplantation. A graduate of the…

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670TheScore | Ask the Doctor | Dr. Brian Cole | Fitness | Head | Injury | Podcast Episodes | Prevention | Training

Ask the Doctor Podcast
BySports Medicine Weekly January 3, 2019June 13, 2019

The definition of BMI; Snack ideas for efficient recovery following a?workout; Strategy for prevention of concussions This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will be discussing the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on 670 The Score If you have…

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670TheScore | Football | Head | Injury | Podcast Episodes | Sports

Podcast with Mike Adamle about his Rise Above Project, a joint initiative with the Concussion Legacy Foundation
BySports Medicine Weekly November 5, 2018October 18, 2026

Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul talk with Mike Adamle about his Rise Above Project, a joint initiative with the Concussion Legacy Foundation and their mission to create a supportive network of resources for all affected by CTE. As you may know, Mike Adamle has been diagnosed with dementia, and doctors believe it is CTE due…

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ATI PhysicalTherapy | Blog | Head | Injury | Prevention | Therapy | Treatment | Youth

An Athletic Trainer’s Role in Helping Prevent, Assess and Care for a Concussed Athlete
BySports Medicine Weekly October 28, 2018June 13, 2019

By ATI Physical Therapy The role a certified athletic trainer (ATC) plays in preventing, assessing and caring for a concussed athlete is critical to an athlete’s return to play and overall health. The ATC is often the first line of defense in injury prevention, which is why it is essential they be on the field,…

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670TheScore | Athletico Physical Therapy | Football | Head | Injury | Interviews | Podcast Episodes | Soccer | Sports | Therapy | Treatment

Podcast on Treating Concussions with Physical Therapy
BySports Medicine Weekly October 15, 2018October 18, 2026

Dr. Nikhil Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul talk with Kim Smith from Athletico Physical Therapy about how to identify concussion symptoms and how physical therapy can help with the side effects of concussions. Kim Smith is the facility manager and Illinois Vestibular & Concussion Coordinator at Athletico Physical Therapy. Sports Medicine…

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Marijuana Use Could Be Worse for Cognitive Development in Adolescents Than Alcohol
BySports Medicine Weekly October 3, 2018October 14, 2026

It has been well established that the use of alcohol during adolescence can have a significant impact on cognitive functions into adulthood. However, due to drug classification and stringent regulations by governmental agencies, information about the long-term effects of marijuana use, especially by early teens, has been limited. Yet now, a new study by investigators…

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Ice Hockey Injury Awareness and Prevention
BySports Medicine Weekly April 18, 2018October 18, 2026

By Brian Rog and Katie Christopherson, ATC for ATI Physical Therapy Behind any sport’s glory lies a complex algorithm so delicate that even the slightest miscalculation in training or performance can cut a practice, game or season short. High-intensity, year-long sports like ice hockey, adhere to a very complex set of rules due to the…

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US expect the world will eventually catch up with heading ban
BySports Medicine Weekly March 23, 2018October 18, 2026

Since 2015, youth soccer in the United States has restricted heading for younger players, and US Club Soccer chief executive Kevin Payne expects the rest of the world to eventually follow. In 2018, England’s Professional Footballers’ Association backed a similar ban for under-10s, and UEFA said it would consider one if its own research supported…

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ATI PhysicalTherapy | Back | Blog | Head | Injury | Knee | Prevention | Skiing | Sports | Therapy

Hitting the Slopes? Consider these Expert Recommended Safety Tips
BySports Medicine Weekly February 21, 2018October 18, 2026

By: Brian Rog and Laura Waller, ATC, LAT for ATI Physical Therapy Gasping that brisk winter air as your snowboard seamlessly rips through that freshly-packed powder at supersonic speeds sounds fun, right? Few would argue, but a lesser attractive reality of high-risk winter sports like snowboarding and skiing is assumed well before these euphoric moments…

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Youth Football Concussion Prevention Program Shows Early Signs of Success
BySports Medicine Weekly February 7, 2018October 18, 2026

By Brian Rog for ATI Physical Therapy As the play clock winds down, your team takes formation and the center snaps the ball. That unmistakable sound of helmets colliding fills the airwaves. You charge downfield for a pass, then suddenly, your forward progress comes to a screeching halt. You sense an unnerving ringing in your…

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Featured Body Part: Head
BySports Medicine Weekly November 10, 2017October 18, 2026

By: Cori Cameron and Katie Varnado, ATC?for ATI Physical Therapy The brain is one of the most important and powerful organs in our body. It’s also one that we may often take for granted; forgetting the fact that it’s responsible for everything from our movements to our thoughts. According to the Brain Facts from Medical…

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