By ATI Physical Therapy The role a certified athletic trainer (ATC) plays in preventing, assessing and caring for a concussed athlete is critical to an athlete’s return to play and overall health. The ATC is often the first line of defense in injury prevention, which is why it is essential they be on the field,…
Dr. Gregory Nicholson from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul talk with Jaime Ginsberg, DPT from ATI Physical Therapy about marathon training and recovery. Jaime is a 2 time Ironman Triathlon Finisher and has run in 15 marathons. She specializes in treating runners and triathletes, practicing for over 17 years. Sports Medicine Weekly on…
Dr. Nikhil Verma and Steve Kashul talk with Gary Mendell, Founder and CEO of Shatterproof about assisting athletes with opiod addiction; the opiod epidemic and its affect on sports;?the importance of eliminating the stigma around athletes seeking help for addiction. Whenever news breaks that a famous athlete is struggling with addiction, most people shake their…
Brian Cole MD of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Steve Kashul and?Dr. Ritu?Trivedi-Purohit?discuss the benefits of movement for those coping with illness, disease, anxiety and depression.??Dr. Trivedi-Purohit is a health?psychologist and founder of The Center for?Behavioral?Health & Wellness.?Dr. Trivedi-Purohit received her Master of Arts from Loyola University. She earned her Doctor of Psychology from Illinois School…
Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul talk with Dr. Dev Mishra about the origin of Sideline Sports Doc, who is using the service and the value of a coach certification program.?Dr. Mishra founded Sideline Sports Doc in 2010. The idea behind the company is simple: is there a way to teach non-medically trained coaches, parents,…
Dr. Kamran Hamid from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush talks with Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul about stress fractures of the 5th metatarsal and Jones fractures; prevention and recovery. Dr. Kamran S. Hamid has a special interest in ankle replacement surgery, foot deformity correction, sports injuries, and arthritis and trauma of the foot and ankle. He…
Anne Bierman of Athletico is a?Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy and Staff Physical Therapist in Naperville, IL Brian Cole MD of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Steve Kashul and Anne Bierman discuss upcoming fall sports season and ACL related injuries. Anne also explains Athletico’s ACL 3P program and how it can identify risk factors…
Shoulder Arthritis: Treatment alternatives; when is replacement advisable; Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS): Treatment & Prevention.. More>>; Sciatica: Treatment alternatives This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions sent in by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. In this segment Dr. Cole answers questions about the above topics: Click?here?to have your question addressed live by?Dr. Brian Cole?on…
Dr. Gregory Nicholson of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul talk with Karen Malken about how the ketogenic diet works and who should and?shouldn’t?be following it. As an AzCIM Certified Integrative Health Coach, Lifestyle Practitioner and Eating?Psychology Teacher, Karen is passionate about supporting people in making transformations in their own lives without sacrificing their…
Dr. Gregory Nicholson of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul talk with John Sauer about the prevention, treatment and recovery of hamstring injuries.?John Sauer is a Physical Therapist, DPT, OCS and endurance program manager for Athletico Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL. Sports Medicine Weekly on 670 The Score
Essential Oils Provide a Healthier Option We can get very attached to the smell of our favorite lotion or body wash, but there’s often something lurking behind the scent that can harm your health. Many fragranced personal care products contain chemicals called “phthalates,” which help the scent cling to skin and hair. The term hardly…
Dr. Gregory Nicholson of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and?Steve Kashul address the dangers of working out in rising temperatures and heat stroke. Sports Medicine Weekly on 670 The Score