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Symptoms and Treatment of Concussions in Football
BySports Medicine Weekly October 8, 2019August 1, 2020

Podcast with Steve Kashul and guest co-host Dr. Nikhil Verma discussing the start of the football season and youth football. Dr. Verma lends his expertise on the signs of concussion and how it is typically treated. With expanding CTE research, concussion and brain injury is a critical issue where proper identification of the injury is…

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Athletico | Blog | Performance | Prevention | Sports | Tennis | Therapy | Training

Best Exercises for Tennis Players
BySports Medicine Weekly September 18, 2019September 17, 2019

Injury risk is a reality of any sport, and tennis is no different. More than 41 percent of elite tennis players lose time from play and practice due to injuries related to the sport. Adolescent tennis players are at greater risk of injury when there has been a previous injury sustained.5,6?Overall, two-thirds of tennis injuries…

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Blog | Fitness | Performance | Prevention | Training

No-Gym Workout Methods to Get in Peak Shape
BySports Medicine Weekly September 14, 2019October 16, 2026

There are many reasons that it can be a drag on your regular routine to try to make it to the gym. Gym memberships are pricey, and our lives are busy. Gyms can for many be a source of intimidation, awkward social encounters, and routine exercises that may quickly become boring and monotonous. On top…

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Blog | Fitness | Performance | Prevention | Psychology | Science | Sleep | Treatment

What Causes Brain Fog – And How To Finally Clear Your Mind
BySports Medicine Weekly August 29, 2019October 18, 2026

Adequate sleep is key to performing our best. What causes brain fog and what is its connection with anxiety disorders and a lack of sleep? A foggy brain is that feeling of your thinking and processing slowing down. You feel a bit disconnected and not completely “there” and maybe you feel a little “off” and “not…

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Tom Brady and the Aging Athlete
BySports Medicine Weekly August 27, 2019October 15, 2026

Podcast with Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul discussing the aging athlete and what factors allow elite athletes to play into their 40s. Dr. Cole talks about his recent encounter with Tom Brady, where the quarterback gave a talk about his career and the various steps he takes to make sure he continues to play at…

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670TheScore | Fitness | Interviews | Podcast Episodes | Prevention | Sports

Podcast on Summertime Skincare
BySports Medicine Weekly August 25, 2019October 14, 2026

Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul are joined by Dr. Steven Mandrea of Lakeview Dermatology to discuss skincare and sun protection during outdoor exercise. They discuss the role of sunblock and protective clothing as well as possible ways to reverse the signs of skin damage from outdoor exercise. Steven Mandrea, MD was born in Chicago and…

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Ankle | Blog | Injury | Ivy Rehab | Prevention | Therapy | Treatment

Ankle instability: Turning your ankle walking in the backyard?
BySports Medicine Weekly August 23, 2019October 14, 2026

How many times have you turned your ankle doing something as benign as walking in your backyard? How about walking across a seemingly flat parking lot? You are not alone. According to an article by Massachusetts General Hospital, more than 1 million ankle injuries occur every year with 85% being sprains. This is more than…

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670TheScore | Baseball | Elbow | Fitness | Injury | Interviews | Midwest Orthopaedics | Performance | Podcast Episodes | Prevention | Science | Shoulder | Sports

The Biomechanics of Throwing
BySports Medicine Weekly August 21, 2019August 1, 2020

Podcast discussing the technology for bio-mechanics assessment of the shoulder and elbow and how this technology can improve throwing skills and help prevent future injury through specialized return to play throwing programs. With Brittany Dowling, Director of Biomechanics from Midwest Orthopedics at Rush?joining co-hosts Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul. Brittany Dowling received her masters…

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Podcast on Injury Red Flags
BySports Medicine Weekly August 14, 2019August 1, 2020

David Rivera of Ivy Rehab joins Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss injury red flags and signs to look for when gauging the severity of an activity-related injury. They discuss differences in stiffness, pain, and physical signs that can be used to asses and injury proactively. They also discuss when you do and don’t…

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Ask the Doctor-Topics: Dead arm Syndrome; Most Common Running Injuries
BySports Medicine Weekly August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

This Podcast segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole?and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on 670 The Score If you have a question to be addressed on an upcoming show, please?click here?to submit your question.

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The 10 Commandments of Youth Sports Specialization
BySports Medicine Weekly August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

What kids, parents, and coaches need to know about early youth sports specialization and the growing number of overuse injuries in our youth athletes. The Current State of Youth Sports More than 30 million adolescents and children play sports in the US alone, and youth sports participation has increased in all age groups in the…

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ACSM | Aging | Blog | Fitness | Performance | Prevention | Psychology | Science | Training

Exercise May Improve Small Blood Vessel Health in Older People
BySports Medicine Weekly August 6, 2019October 14, 2026

The brain’s small blood vessels play a role in conditions that affect how clearly people think and could affect development of Alzheimer’s disease. Finding ways to maintain blood vessel health as people age is important. This study asked: “Is physical activity good for the brain’s small veins?” For two years, older adults took part in…

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