DR. COLES EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR PATIENT CARE
DR. COLES EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR PATIENT CARE
Hannah was ten years old when she was first diagnosed her with early onset Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD), which is a condition that develops in joints,
Hannah was ten years old when she was first diagnosed her with early onset Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD), which is a condition that develops in joints,
Presented by Vericel: In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole highlights the management and treatment of meniscus tears without osteoarthritis. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45667366″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark”
In 1998, Justin Hamilton was 20 years old and on course to graduate from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley when he hit a
Alyssa grew up in the Midwest as an extremely active girl who enjoyed playing sports. By the time she was fifteen years old, she underwent
You?re about to listen to a Sports Medicine Weekly Injury Update, where Dr. Brian Cole provides his analysis of major professional sports injuries in just
Presented by MACI: In this episode, Dr. Cole explains common knee cartilage defects found in both athletes and active populations, how to decide on the
While it is Americas favorite pastime, baseball is known for being a slower paced and long duration sport that can place strain on the body.
In most knees, there is a groove on the end of the femur, called the trochlea, in which the kneecap sits. This provides a certain
When a person experiences pain in the back of their knee when straightening their leg, it is called posterior knee pain. Pain in the back
Regular lower body strengthening and stretching can take unwanted stressors off the knee joint, reducing pain. There are several exercises people can try. Doing knee
Why Athletic Recovery Goes Beyond Sleep Duration September 16, 2026 - Athletes track sleep by the hour, but new research shows consistency — not just duration — may matter more for… View More
Fall Marathon Training: Protecting Your Knees in the Final 8 Weeks September 14, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole, a Chicago sports medicine surgeon specializing in cartilage restoration, shares tips to protect your knees in the… View More
Switching Careers Into Nursing: Is an Accelerated BSN a Realistic Path Into Sports Medicine? September 9, 2026 - What career changers should weigh before choosing an accelerated BSN, and how nursing connects to orthopedic, rehab, and sports medicine… View More
What College Athletes’ Bodies Face in Their First Fall Season and How to Prepare Joints for the Jump September 8, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains why the jump from high school to college training puts young athletes' joints at risk, and… View More
The Business Side of Sports Medicine: Why Leadership Training Matters as Much as Clinical Skill September 6, 2026 - Table of contentsIntroductionClinical Skill Alone Doesn't Run a ClinicWhere Business Training Fits InWhy Management Matters in Athletic CareWhere These Professionals… View More
Structuring Addiction Treatment Around Training, Competition, and Daily Life September 4, 2026 - How outpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment can be built around an athlete's training, rehab, work, and family without sacrificing… View More
Sports Medicine: Where Health, Performance, and Prevention Meet September 2, 2026 - Sports medicine reaches far beyond professional athletes recovering from dramatic injuries — it connects injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, and mental… View More
Compression Boots After Training: Where Do They Fit in an Athlete’s Recovery Routine? September 1, 2026 - Compression boots reliably reduce perceived soreness — but the evidence doesn't show they speed up muscle repair or restore performance.… View More
US Open Tennis: Why Shoulder Injuries Surge on Hard Courts August 31, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains why hard courts increase shoulder injury risk in tennis players, covering rotator cuff strain, the serve,… View More
Optimizing Athletic Output: Safe Protocols for Advanced Training and Conditioning August 27, 2026 - Advanced training isn't about doing more — it's about applying progressive overload, advanced techniques, and periodization strategically, with recovery and… View More
The Overlooked Connection Between Metabolism and Long-Term Disease Risk August 27, 2026 - Metabolic health is more than a number on a scale. Here's how blood sugar, lipids, and insulin response connect to… View More
How Much Carbohydrate Endurance Athletes Need During Exercise August 25, 2026 - For efforts past ninety minutes, performance hinges on how much carbohydrate your gut can actually absorb, not how much you… 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®.