In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Brian Cole, head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, discusses Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Dr. Cole
In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Brian Cole, head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, discusses Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Dr. Cole
It’s one month into the new year. How are those resolutions going? In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Cole discusses
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
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole breaks down the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols and how the league is working to contain the spread
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
Sports Medicine Weekly is excited to announce its new partnership with the Health Podcast Network. HPN is a globally trusted source for the most reliable
In this episode, we are joined by Karen Malkin, NBC-HWC, to talk about strategies to support brain health. Karen is a board-certified health coach and
Presented by Vericel: In this Ask The Doctor episode, Dr. Brian Cole highlights the importance of nutrition in joint recovery. Ortho Nutrition Bundle For Surgical
In today’s episode, Dr. Brian Cole shares his thoughts on the national and global-wide vaccine mandates. Additionally, he discusses the newest studies and statistics about
In today’s episode, Dr. Brian Cole takes a look at how aspirin has been used over the years ? and where the medical advice stands
We are joined by Dr. Christina Mack, Vice President, Epidemiology and Clinical Evidence at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and
Presented by Vericel: Dr. Brian Cole provides an overview of shoulder instability and the various treatments used to restore stability in the shoulder. [spreaker type=player
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Heat Acclimatization and Joint Performance: How Late-Summer Training Affects Cartilage and Recovery August 17, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains how heat and dehydration impact cartilage and joint recovery during late-summer training, and when joint pain… View More
The Connection Between Sleep Quality and Athletic Performance August 14, 2026 - Sleep isn't just downtime — it's one of the most powerful, least-used levers for athletic performance. Research links adequate sleep… View More
Why do the Same Running Injuries Keep Coming Back? August 10, 2026 - Repeated injuries in runners often stem from underdeveloped calf and foot muscles, not flawed shoes or form. Strengthening these areas… View More
Coaching Through Athlete Burnout: Recognizing The Signs And Supporting Recovery August 10, 2026 - Learn how coaches can recognize athlete burnout signs, prevent it through workload management, and support recovery with rest, communication, and… View More
Preserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss: A Training and Nutrition Guide August 7, 2026 - Losing weight on GLP-1 medications? Learn how protein intake, resistance training, and recovery help preserve muscle so your weight loss… View More
The “Weekend Warrior” Gap: How the Same Biologics Pro Athletes Use Are Becoming Accessible to Everyone August 3, 2026 - For decades, there has been an unspoken assumption in sports medicine: that the cutting-edge treatments available to professional athletes, the… View More
The Role of Breathwork in Athletic Recovery and Stress Management July 30, 2026 - Breathwork for Athletic Recovery and Stress Management Meta description: Discover how breathwork improves athletic recovery and lowers stress, plus two… View More
How Incline Walking Increases Calorie Burn (And How to Calculate It Accurately) July 30, 2026 - Discover how incline walking boosts calorie burn without running. Learn the MET formula to accurately calculate your incline treadmill workout… View More
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? 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
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