Alyssa grew up in the Midwest as an extremely active girl who enjoyed playing sports. By the time she was fifteen years old, she underwent
Category: Sports
Percussive Massage Devices: Muscle Relief in the Palm of Your Hand
In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole reviews some of the evidence-based benefits of the increasingly popular Percussive massage devices. Percussive massage
Fifty Years of Title IX: Celebrating Women in Sports
June 23 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a groundbreaking federal law that prohibited sex discrimination in education, stating that, “no person in the
Dance Your Way to Fitness
While some hard-core athletes may question the classification of dance as sport, the superb muscle tone and tremendous fitness of dancers prove otherwise. In fact,
Becoming a Sports Injury Nurse: All You Should Know
If you love helping people and sports, you should consider a career in sports injury nursing.Unlike other nursing programs, choosing to become a sports injury
The Role of Psychological Factors In Sports Injury Management
A sports injury is something all athletes fear, even though they know that there is always a risk of sustaining one on the field. In
A Conversation with Six-Time X Games Medalist, Grete Eliassen
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined Grete Eliassen. Grete is a six-time Winter X Games medalist,
Tips For Helping Athletes to Recover from Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a common issue for athletes, as the constant pressure on the legs caused by running and jumping can lead to vein inflammation
A Beginner’s Guide To A Career In Sports Psychology
If you are fascinated by the human psyche, enjoy helping others improve themselves, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, a career in sports psychology may
