Do you struggle trying to fall asleep? Do you feel you don’t get enough sleep and you feel sleepy during the day? You are not alone. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found that one in three American adults have symptoms of insomnia.”Data show there are about 100,000 crashes each year related to drowsy…
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…
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.
Tara Hackney PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP from Athletico Physical Therapy discusses how athletes quality of sleep can affect their performance -plus- the best sleep positions for proper spine alignment. Tara earned her Orthopedic Clinical Specialty (OCS) certification in 2016 due to an interest in orthopedic rehabilitation. She holds certifications in Graston Technique, Kinesiotape, and FMS…
By Karen Malkin Health Counseling In an ideal world, you’d simply drop off into a peaceful slumber every night, however, sleep—or a lack of good sleep—can often cause you to feel bad emotionally and physically. In fact, research shows that sleep is a complex state that affects a wide range of your body’s mechanisms, including:…
Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul talk with Dr. Gina Sirchio about?the common reasons for fatigue and when fatigue is not resolved by additional? hours of sleep.?Dr. Gina Sirchio?DC,?CCN?is a?Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner from the Institute for Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes…
Episode 17.26?“Rerun Segment One (01:25):“Julie O Connell PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, Performing Arts Medicine Program Manager at Athletico-River North talks dancers vs other athletes regarding sleep; what happens during sleep for dancers and useful tips for quality sleep. While the days are getting shorter, rehearsals are getting longer and cutting into valuable time meant for…
By Valerie Odea for Athletico Physical Therapy There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep and awakening to the promise of a new day! But these days, getting a good night’s sleep seems to be more elusive than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans routinely do…
Episode 17.35?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 (01:10): Dr. Nik Verma sitting in this week for Dr. Cole joins Steve and Nicole Kauppila from Athletico Physical Therapy to discuss Tech Thumb injury. Each year as we approach the holidays,…
By Alyssa Hartley for Athletico Physical Therapy As summer comes to an end, Fall brings a season of routine. This is especially true of dancers who are back to academia on top of rehearsal. Professional dancers, for example, will begin preparing their upcoming repertoire for programs like Joffrey Ballet’s Giselle and Hubbard Street Dance Company’s…
Episode 17.26?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 (01:25):?Julie O Connell?PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, Performing Arts Medicine Program Manager at Athletico-River North talks dancers vs other athletes regarding sleep; what happens during sleep for dancers and useful tips for…
By Athletico Physical Therapy The Fall sport season is right around the corner! With the start of a new school year and a new sports team, the beginning of the season can be tough. Regardless of what sport is being played, there are many factors that can help student athletes have a great tryout and…