As a walker or a runner, you demand a lot from your feet. From the moment you rise from bed in the morning till you sleep at night, your feet take a beating. You squeeze them into socks and shoes and hit them on the road for several daily steps. Exercise is a good thing…
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…
Injury can occur in almost any time. It can occur when you are walking on the street and hurt your ankle, or when you strain your back while lifting a household item. Accidents happen and, of course, are unplanned, but there are things you can do to make your body more adaptable and resilient to…
As we age, the wear and tear on our knees can lead to joint pain or more significant knee injuries. One of the best ways to develop stronger knees and prevent injury is to build strong, solid muscles around the knees and in your legs and core. Since your knee is supported by muscles, cartilage,…
As a recreational or professional sports person, whether young or old, you’re likely to get injuries at one point or another. Many sports-related injuries usually happen around the ankle, foot, and knee. This is because it’s the area that connects to the ground and bears the body’s weight and, therefore, the brunt. The foot comprises…
Each year, there are an estimated 1.7 to 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States, and more than 20 percent arise due to sports and recreational activities. More than 300,000 head injuries result from football, with ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, and soccer, also seeing a high incidence of concussion. In fact, the Center…
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,…
Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he’s always given it his best. Even when severe knee pain added to the strain of his missions, he was able to push through the pain. But when his doctor explained…
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a jolt to the body. Concussions can range from mild to severe and can occur in children and adults. While most people recover from a concussion within a few weeks, some may experience symptoms for months or even years. If you…
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 her first knee surgery. She initially tore her ACL and meniscus while playing indoor soccer. After rehabilitation and recovery, she returned to finish her high school sports career successfully. Fast…
In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole reviews some of the evidence-based benefits of the increasingly popular Percussive massage devices. Percussive massage devices, which are sometimes referred to as “massage guns”, have become increasingly popular among recreational athletes for therapeutic use. They use targeted percussive or vibration pressure to stimulate blood flow…
Did you know that the most common foot injury in sports is a sprain? The ankle is the most commonly injured part of the body, and a sprain is one of the most common injuries. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common foot injuries in sports. Achilles Tendinitis The Achilles tendon…