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Category: RUSH Physical Therapy

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    The Most Common Pickleball Injuries

    December 14, 2022 sportsmedicineweekly

    In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole welcomes Rush physical therapist Brandon Abonce to the podcast, to talk about pickleball injuries, and how

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    The Physical Demands of Gymnastics

    November 11, 2022 sportsmedicineweekly

    Gymnastics is a popular sport for both men and women, with close to 5 million athletes participating in the sport in the US across all

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    What is a High Ankle Sprain?

    August 29, 2022 sportsmedicineweekly

    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

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    The Best Treatments For Patellar Tendonitis

    March 8, 2022 sportsmedicineweekly

    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

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    Maximizing the Squat Exercise

    January 11, 2022 sportsmedicineweekly

    In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Brian Cole sits down with Dustin Jesberger, PT, DPT from RUSH Physical Therapy to discuss maximizing the

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    The Benefits Of Yoga For Athletes

    December 3, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

    On this episode, we talk with Lesley Bezdek-Cohen, PT, DPT about the different benefits of yoga for athletes. Lesley is the Lead Physical Therapist at

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    Ep. 25: Avoiding Injury While Endurance Training with Erin Short, PT, DPT

    September 2, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

    In this episode, we are joined by Erin Short, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, to talk about how to avoid an injury while endurance

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    Ep. 23: Taking Care of Performing Arts Athletes with Dustin Jesberger, PT, DPT

    August 10, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

    In this episode, we are joined by Dustin Jesberger, PT, DPT from RUSH Physical Therapy who shares insight into common injuries in the performing arts

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    Ep. 19: Common Injuries of the Weekend Warrior with Casey Gray, PT, DPT

    June 21, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

    In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Casey Gray, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss managing

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    Ep. 12: Managing Pain and Improving Functional Movement with Ted Kurlinkus, PT, DPT

    May 17, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

    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

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    BLOG ARTICLES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

    • Youth Baseball Summer Leagues: Preventing the Arm Injuries That Peak in Summer Youth Baseball Summer Leagues: Preventing the Arm Injuries That Peak in Summer July 27, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole covers Little Leaguer's elbow, UCL stress, and shoulder injuries in young pitchers, plus Pitch Smart… View More
    • Weighted Vest vs. Rucksack: Which Is Better for Hiking? Weighted Vest vs. Rucksack: Which Is Better for Hiking? July 24, 2026 - Weighted vest or rucksack for hiking? Compare load capacity, biomechanics, calorie burn, and trail utility to pick the right gear… View More
    • How to Build a Personalized Recovery Routine at Home How to Build a Personalized Recovery Routine at Home July 24, 2026 - Learn how to build a personalized recovery routine at home with simple habits, mobility work, smart tracking, and recovery tools… View More
    • Runner's Knee vs. IT Band Syndrome: Can Nutrition Play a Role in Prevention? Runner’s Knee vs. IT Band Syndrome: Can Nutrition Play a Role in Prevention? July 20, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole breaks down how diet and joint supplementation influence patellofemoral pain and IT band syndrome, plus… View More
    • Female gymnast in purple leotard crouching preparatory stance on floor exercise mat How to Prevent Stress Fractures: Essential Bone Health Strategies for High-Impact Athletes July 17, 2026 - Stress fractures commonly affect high-impact athletes and arise from repetitive loading that outpaces the body's ability to repair bones. Prevention… View More
    • Woman sitting on a bench in a gym drinking from a shaker bottle The Science of Post Workout Nutrition: Optimizing Recovery for Peak Performance July 17, 2026 - Post-workout nutrition is crucial for recovery, influencing muscle repair, glycogen replenishment, and hydration. Consuming 20 to 40 grams of high-quality… View More
    • What the Tour de France Does to a Cyclist's Body — And What It Means for the Rest of Us What the Tour de France Does to a Cyclist’s Body — And What It Means for the Rest of Us July 13, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole explains how Tour de France-level joint stress applies to weekend cyclists, plus tips on recovery,… View More
    • Golf Equipment & Injury Risk: Club Fit, Grip & Shaft Guide How Your Golf Equipment Affects Injury Risk: Club Fit, Grip Size, and Shaft Flex Explained July 8, 2026 - Learn how club length, grip size, and shaft flex affect injury risk in golf. Expert-backed tips on fitting your clubs… View More
    • Close-up low angle shot of an athlete's feet and lower legs mid-stride on a running path, highlighting ankle alignment and foot mechanics Why Foot Health Is the Foundation of an Active Lifestyle July 7, 2026 - Foot health is crucial for mobility and overall well-being, as issues like pain or discomfort can impede daily activities. Conditions… View More
    • Endurance runner looking at smartwatch to check resting heart rate during aerobic recovery How Quitting Smoking Makes Fitness Feel Effortless June 30, 2026 - Discover how quitting smoking unlocks athletic potential. Follow the smoking fitness impact recovery timeline to improve VO2 max, lower RHR,… View More
    • Endurance athlete sitting inside an infrared sauna for post-workout heat acclimation recovery 4 Ways Heat Acclimation Can Elevate Endurance Performance June 29, 2026 - A clean, editorial photo of an endurance athlete or runner inside a modern, wood-paneled infrared or traditional sauna, visibly sweating… View More
    • Custom dental mouthguard for sports injury prevention in a clinic. Dental Trauma in Contact Sports: Repair and Cosmetic Restoration Options June 28, 2026 - Effective management of sports-related dental trauma relies on quick action and stabilization. Immediate replacement or proper storage of a knocked-out… View More
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