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The Women’s Sports Medicine Program at Rush
BySports Medicine Weekly November 23, 2015October 18, 2026

The Women’s Sports Medicine Program at Rush provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating recreational and competitive female athletes. The approach is not limited to athletes, but is dedicated to all females at any level of activity. We believe that an active lifestyle is essential for achieving and maintaining optimal health. Through this ideal,…

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Physical Activity and Falls in Older Men — Do Mobility Limitations Make A Difference?
BySports Medicine Weekly November 8, 2015October 18, 2026

Moderately vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is good for all older men, and according to new research conducted at University College London (UK), it also reduces the risk of falls in some over-70s. One third of men aged 70-90 years have trouble getting about outdoors. For them, 30 minutes of MVPA daily? enough to cause slight…

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Blog | Injury | Prevention | Shoulder | Therapy | Treatment

Shoulder Pain Exercise Relief | Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Exercises
BySports Medicine Weekly October 30, 2015October 18, 2026

Shoulder pain, that develops gradually, rather than via a fall or obvious injury may be treated at home through rehabilitation and shoulder strengthening exercise routine. If you have severe and persistent pain and/or you have suffered an injury you should consult a doctor an get professional advice. This also applies if the exercise cause anything…

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PART 2: FOOTBALL INJURY PREVENTION
BySports Medicine Weekly October 16, 2015October 18, 2026

Speed, agility and endurance are essential to a winning football season. But one wrong move can cause injury and sideline you for an entire season if not more. Dr. David Chao, orthopedic surgeon and former head team physician for the San Diego Chargers, has many years of experience working with collegiate and professional athletes. OVER…

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October is “Exercise is Medicine” On Campus Month?
BySports Medicine Weekly October 1, 2015October 18, 2026

The college years are notorious for unhealthy habits. Are you looking for a way to bring some fun, healthy activities to your school? Kick off the school year by promoting Exercise is Medicine? on your campus! Similar to Exercise is Medicine Month in May, Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) Month celebrates EIM among colleges…

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Basketball | Dr. Brian Cole | Performance | Prevention | Sports | Training

Basketball Anatomy
BySports Medicine Weekly August 26, 2015October 18, 2026

“Basketball Anatomy is one of the few books that captures the beauty and athleticism of our sport. Dr. Brian Cole understands what players go through to perform at their best. It’s a book I recommend.” Scottie Pippen Six-Time NBA Champion Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Basketball Anatomy By Brian Cole, MD and Rob Panariello…

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New Technology in Ice Therapy; Could Walking be the Best Form of Exercise?
BySports Medicine Weekly August 25, 2015October 18, 2026

Episode 15.21 with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago 1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: New Technology in Ice Therapy: Elite Athlete Recovery? Dr. Paul Spence?Founder & CEO of Aquilo Sports, talks about the Aquilo Sports’ Cold Therapy Suit and how it modernizes the recovery…

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Sedentary Time and Internal Fat? Are You Sitting Comfortably? Fat Lot of Good That’ll Do You!
BySports Medicine Weekly August 21, 2015October 18, 2026

There is growing evidence suggesting that spending long periods sitting (sedentary time) is unhealthy? and, the amount of physical activity people do may not offset the effects! The amount of fat around internal organs also may predispose individuals to certain chronic diseases, in particular type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Therefore, the goal of this research was…

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AAOS | Blog | Football | Head | Injury | Prevention | Science | Sports | Youth

Hard-Hitting Research? Effects of Head Impacts on Youth Football Players
BySports Medicine Weekly August 20, 2015October 18, 2026

Currently, there is growing concern about brain injuries in football. In recent years, researchers have learned a lot about concussions, but still know little about the effect of repetitive head impacts on brain health. Moreover, nearly 70 percent of football players are younger than high school age; yet, we know the least about this population….

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What is Brain Network Activation™ (BNA) Testing?; Return to Golf after Spine Surgery
BySports Medicine Weekly July 29, 2015October 18, 2026

Episode 15.19 with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago 1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Brain Network Activation™ Testing Mike Palm, Manager of Athletico Concussion Management Services discussing the use of BNA (Brain Network Activation) testing to measure brain function; the importance of proper concussion diagnosis and management, risk of not…

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The Most Dangerous Trend Facing Athletes: Understanding the Missing Link in ACL Prevention
BySports Medicine Weekly June 13, 2015October 18, 2026

Preventing ACL Injuries-What the research tells us: It is estimated that there are over 250,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries per year in the United States. More than 100,000 ACL reconstructions are performed annually, costing our society up to 17 billion dollars each year. ACL tears have become an epidemic. There are more young athletes…

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9 tips for staying safe on a treadmill
BySports Medicine Weekly June 1, 2015October 18, 2026

Treadmills have been around so long and we’re so used to using them, that it’s easy to take safety procedures for granted. While most gyms have fitness floor staff that roam the floors specifically to watch patrons and ensure that they are being safe, there are steps we can take as individuals to make sure…

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