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 and selectively curated healthcare podcasts. This partnership will provide expanded options for listeners to access the latest sports medicine and wellness news from Dr. Brian Cole, a nationally acclaimed orthopedic…
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 the owner of Karen Malkin Health Counseling. My life’s work is my passion to change the way we practice medicine. I saw firsthand how integrative medicine extended my mother’s life…
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 Patients If Dr. Cole has recommended for you to undergo a surgical procedure; you may wish to consider taking the extra step in preparation for your surgery and recovery. In…
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 today. Are you one of the millions of people who take an aspirin a day? For many years, physicians have recommended that those at risk for stroke or cardiovascular disease…
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 resource=”episode_id=47029241″ width=”100%” height=”150px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Shoulder instability usually occurs when the lining of the shoulder joint (the capsule), ligaments or labrum become…
Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the positive and negative impacts of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46806325″ width=”100%” height=”150px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Injuries and chronic conditions both lead to pain; luckily there are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications to help. These medications…
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul talk about osteoarthritis, the loss of cartilage that covers our bones, including whether activities such as running can worsen a person’s osteoarthritis. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46708132″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Contrary to popular belief, running does not worsen the…
Presented by Vericel: In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul dive into which alcohol is the healthiest to drink and how alcohol impacts sleep, which is a critical time for muscle repair. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46602526″ width=”100%” height=”150px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] INTRODUCING MACI CARTILAGE REPAIR USING YOUR…
In this episode, we discuss the treatment of rotator cuff tears with sports medicine and shoulder surgeon Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr. Verma is the lead investigator in a clinical study focused on the first balloon implant for arthroscopic treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs). [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46505974″ width=”100%”…
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 training. We also discuss the role of physical therapy in helping patients both before and after an injury. “The biggest surprise people have is that they are weaker in their…
In this episode, we talk with Patrick Pauley, an athletic trainer specializing in fitness, injury prevention, and sports performance, about how to use a system approach at the time of injury to maximize recovery. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46172540″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Patrick graduated magna cum laude with…
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 industry. Dustin explains the types of injuries seen in the performing arts space and his role in helping keep these performers as healthy as possible. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46038223″ width=”100%” height=”200px”…