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Ep. 16: Treating Athletes with a Cartilage Defect
BySports Medicine Weekly June 8, 2021October 15, 2026

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 best available treatment, and an overview of the different kinds of cartilage found in joints. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45204080″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true”…

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Baseball | Interviews | Midwest Orthopaedics | Performance | Podcast Episodes | Prevention | Sports | Training

Ep. 14: Discussing Throwing Injuries with Biomechanist Brittany Dowling, MS
BySports Medicine Weekly May 25, 2021May 27, 2021

In this episode, we talk with biomechanics expert Brittany Dowling, MS, about the variables that can result in arm injuries in baseball players. Dowling, the Director of Biomechanics at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, uses motion capture technology to help throwers avoid injury and improve their overall performance. Prior to working at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush,…

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Ep. 13: Leadership & Life Lessons with Dr. Brian Cole
BySports Medicine Weekly May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Covering: Dr Cole’s background; Lessons learned from sports growing up; Qualities of a good mentor; Traits of a leader and steps you can take to become a better leader. Dr. Brian Cole graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency in Orthopedics at Hospital For Special Surgery/Cornell Med Center….

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Ep. 12: Managing Pain and Improving Functional Movement with Ted Kurlinkus, PT, DPT
BySports Medicine Weekly May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Ted Kurlinkus, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss how physical therapy helps patients manage pain and how to know when you should see a physical therapist. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=44871032″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Your trusted therapy…

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Ep. 11: Neuropsychologist Elizabeth Pieroth on Managing Athletes with Multiple Concussions
BySports Medicine Weekly May 9, 2021October 14, 2026

Neuropsychologist Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH shares insight into how she manages athletes who have sustained multiple concussions including how to know when to recommend athletes retire from their professional careers. Dr. Pieorth is the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. She has been involved in the assessment of players…

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Ep 10: Knee Instability with guest Dr. Adam Yanke
BySports Medicine Weekly April 27, 2021October 15, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Cole and Steve discuss common causes of knee pain and instability with guest Dr. Adam Yanke from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr. Yanke also talks about treating patients who suffer from patellofemoral dysfunction ? more commonly known as knee cap instability. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=44541051″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false”…

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Ep 7: Managing Hockey Injuries with Dr. John Grant
BySports Medicine Weekly April 13, 2021October 14, 2026

In depth conversation with orthopaedic surgeon Dr. John Grant, Head Team Physician for Eastern Michigan University Athletics and the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Dr. Grant talks about his experience in managing common hockey injuries and the players. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=44321640″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false”…

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Marathon Training by Athletico; High Altitude Climbing; Treadmill vs Outdoor Running
BySports Medicine Weekly April 6, 2021April 18, 2021

Interview with Karen Shanahan, Facility Manager at Athletico, about marathon training and injury. Karen emphasizes the importance in taking breaks in training especially when a suspected injury presents symptoms. One day off does not hurt! She shares some tips for the time leading up to the marathon and what runners should do in order to…

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Emmett Cleary Discusses Transition from the NFL to Medical School
BySports Medicine Weekly April 1, 2021October 14, 2026

Steve and Dr. Cole interview Emmett Cleary, former NFL athlete, about how he transitioned from playing in the NFL to becoming a medical student. Emmett explains the struggles of being a college athlete and the preparation he took in order to work towards healthcare after his football career. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=44146875″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show”…

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Interview with Zach LaVine: An Athlete’s Perspective on Injury and Working with Team Physicians
BySports Medicine Weekly March 30, 2021March 31, 2021

Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush talks with Zach LaVine about his career, his injury and his perspective on working with team physicians.

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Ep 5: Dr. John Fernandez from Rush: Managing Hand Injuries
BySports Medicine Weekly March 25, 2021October 14, 2026

Dr. John Fernandez talks about the variety of hand injuries and how they are treated. Dr. Fernandez has created and innovated some of the advanced surgeries currently popularized in the treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. His original research has led to techniques minimizing surgical trauma while maximizing outcomes. As an inventor, he holds…

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Ep 4: Karen Malkin discusses Inflammation, Stress, Sleep, Toxins and much more
BySports Medicine Weekly March 23, 2021April 10, 2023

Certified Integrative Health Coach, Karen Malkin from Karen Malkin Health Counseling talks about the types, causes and treatment for chronic inflammation; how we can manage stress, sleep patterns and environmental toxins to enhance our overall health and longevity. (KarenMalkin.com) [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=43979153″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false”…

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