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    Nurse reviewing a recovery plan with a patient wearing a knee brace in an orthopedic clinic

    Switching Careers Into Nursing: Is an Accelerated BSN a Realistic Path Into Sports Medicine?

    September 9, 2026 sportsmedicineweekly

    What career changers should weigh before choosing an accelerated BSN, and how nursing connects to orthopedic, rehab, and sports medicine settings.

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    Clinic staff member reviewing a budget dashboard at her workstation

    The Business Side of Sports Medicine: Why Leadership Training Matters as Much as Clinical Skill

    September 6, 2026 sportsmedicineweekly

    Introduction Picture sports medicine and you probably think of rehab plans, return-to-play timelines, and injury prevention. That’s fair. It’s the visible work. But behind every

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    What's Actually in AGYL — and Why It Matters for Athletes

    What’s Actually in AGYL — and Why It Matters for Athletes

    May 26, 2026 sportsmedicineweekly

    Dr. Brian J. Cole MD, MBA breaks down the science behind AGYL’s key ingredients — undenatured collagen, turmeric, BioPerine®, and more — and why their synergy makes a difference for joint health, recovery, and long-term athletic performance.

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    Post-Traumatic Arthritis: When a Sports Injury Becomes a Joint Condition Years Later

    Post-Traumatic Arthritis | When a Sports Injury Becomes a Joint Condition Years Later

    May 20, 2026 sportsmedicineweekly

    Dr. Brian J. Cole MD, MBA explains how past sports injuries like ACL tears, fractures, and dislocations can develop into post-traumatic arthritis years later — and what you can do to protect your joints before it progresses.

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    The Joint Health Checklist for Fitness Month: What to Assess Before You Ramp Up Activity

    The Joint Health Checklist for Fitness Month: What to Assess Before You Ramp Up Activity

    May 18, 2026 sportsmedicineweekly

    Before you ramp up activity this May, Dr. Brian J. Cole MD, MBA shares a joint health checklist to help you assess mobility, injury history, and stability — so you can train smarter and stay injury-free.

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    Regenerative Medicine: Revolutionizing the Future of Orthopedics

    November 4, 2024 sportsmedicineweekly

    As an orthopedic surgeon, I’ve spent countless hours in the operating room repairing torn ligaments and replacing worn-out joints. While traditional surgical techniques and innovations

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    ACL Reconstruction Patellar Tendon: Animation Video

    October 9, 2024 sportsmedicineweekly

    ACL reconstruction involves replacing a torn ACL with a patellar tendon graft, known as a bone-patellar-tendon-bone (BPTB) graft. This surgical procedure aims to restore knee strength and function, commonly following sports-related injuries. The BPTB graft, with low failure rates, is often preferred for active individuals, but the hamstring tendon graft is also an option.

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    Is Red Light Therapy Good For Athletes?

    Is Red Light Therapy Good For Athletes?

    October 7, 2024 sportsmedicineweekly

    When you’re an athlete, you need to be at the top of your game, and one of the most important parts of your routine is

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    BLOG ARTICLES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

    • Physical therapist pausing mid-assessment to reason through a patient's presentation rather than immediately applying technique Why Technique Alone Doesn’t Make a Great Manual Therapist September 20, 2026 - Technical proficiency sets the ceiling on what a clinician can do. Clinical reasoning determines whether the intervention chosen is the… View More
    • Physical therapist guiding an athlete through a single-leg balance test in a rehabilitation clinic Cleared to Play Is Not the Same as Ready to Play September 18, 2026 - Medical clearance confirms the tissue has healed. It does not confirm you can decelerate on a fatigued leg in the… View More
    • Athlete lacing running shoes at dawn Why Athletic Recovery Goes Beyond Sleep Duration September 16, 2026 - Athletes track sleep by the hour, but new research shows consistency — not just duration — may matter more for… View More
    • Fall Marathon Training: Protecting Your Knees | Dr. Cole Fall Marathon Training: Protecting Your Knees in the Final 8 Weeks September 14, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole, a Chicago sports medicine surgeon specializing in cartilage restoration, shares tips to protect your knees in the… View More
    • Nurse reviewing a recovery plan with a patient wearing a knee brace in an orthopedic clinic Switching Careers Into Nursing: Is an Accelerated BSN a Realistic Path Into Sports Medicine? September 9, 2026 - What career changers should weigh before choosing an accelerated BSN, and how nursing connects to orthopedic, rehab, and sports medicine… View More
    • College Athletes' First Fall Season: Preparing Joints for the Jump | Dr. Brian Cole What College Athletes’ Bodies Face in Their First Fall Season and How to Prepare Joints for the Jump September 8, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains why the jump from high school to college training puts young athletes' joints at risk, and… View More
    • Clinic staff member reviewing a budget dashboard at her workstation The Business Side of Sports Medicine: Why Leadership Training Matters as Much as Clinical Skill September 6, 2026 - Table of contentsIntroductionClinical Skill Alone Doesn't Run a ClinicWhere Business Training Fits InWhy Management Matters in Athletic CareWhere These Professionals… View More
    • Woman checking phone beside a weekly planner in a gym Structuring Addiction Treatment Around Training, Competition, and Daily Life September 4, 2026 - How outpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment can be built around an athlete's training, rehab, work, and family without sacrificing… View More
    • Sports medicine physician showing a tablet with rehabilitation information to an athlete during a clinic visit Sports Medicine: Where Health, Performance, and Prevention Meet September 2, 2026 - Sports medicine reaches far beyond professional athletes recovering from dramatic injuries — it connects injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, and mental… View More
    • Female athlete resting on a locker room bench wearing full-leg compression recovery boots connected to a portable control unit Compression Boots After Training: Where Do They Fit in an Athlete’s Recovery Routine? September 1, 2026 - Compression boots reliably reduce perceived soreness — but the evidence doesn't show they speed up muscle repair or restore performance.… View More
    • US Open Tennis: Why Shoulder Injuries Surge on Hard Courts | Dr. Brian Cole US Open Tennis: Why Shoulder Injuries Surge on Hard Courts August 31, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains why hard courts increase shoulder injury risk in tennis players, covering rotator cuff strain, the serve,… View More
    • Athlete performing a deep barbell squat in a busy gym Optimizing Athletic Output: Safe Protocols for Advanced Training and Conditioning August 27, 2026 - Advanced training isn't about doing more — it's about applying progressive overload, advanced techniques, and periodization strategically, with recovery and… View More
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