Thanks to Peloton, NordicTrack, and other interactive fitness equipment, bicycling has never been more popular. With health benefits that include cardiovascular fitness as well as
Category: Knee
The Best Treatments For Patellar Tendonitis
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by a Rush physical therapist to discuss the best ways
Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Did you know that knee osteoarthritis affects nearly 14 million adults in the United States1 per year? Or that meniscus tears are present in 60-90%1 of those
The Most Remarkable Sports Injury Recoveries
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
How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout
There’s no magic bullet to knee health, but staying active and building muscles around the joint are crucial. In the annals of unsolicited advice, few
Why Running Won’t Ruin Your Knees
Running pummels knees more than walking does, but in the process it may fortify and bulk up cartilage, helping stave off knee arthritis. Could running
5 Options for Knee Cartilage Replacement and Repair
Knees contain two types of cartilage: articular and meniscus. Articular cartilage helps the knee move freely. Meniscus cartilage serves as a cushion or shock absorber
Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy
Presented by JRF Ortho: Step 1: Introduction Diagnostic knee arthroscopy is a procedure performed to check for disease or damage inside the knee joint. Problems
Three-Sport Athlete Gets Back in the Game
Jake’s life was never without sport: as one season ended, another began. Soccer became basketball, basketball became track, and he enjoyed the athletic challenge of
Tissue Recipient Honors Donor
As a marathon runner, Jen was accustomed to running through the pain. She tore her meniscus while training for a race and although she tried
CBD For Athletes: Can CBD Boost Athletic Performance?
As an athlete, it’s common to experience physical stress. Due to prolonged physical wear and tear during training and games, you may be at risk
Ask The Doctor: ACL Tears – Your Treatment Options
Presented by Vericel: In this Episode, Dr. Brian Cole explains tears to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), which impacts around 500,000 people each year. Learn about
